True Lavender essential oil is used in aromatherapy for its relaxing (sedative, calming, nervine) properties to relieve nervousness, irritability, and anxiety, and to aid sleep.
BOTANICAL NAME Lavandula angustifolia
PART OF THE PLANT EXTRACTED Flowering top
ORIGIN India (Kashmir)
CULTIVATION Conventional
CHEMOTYPE LINALYL ACETATE
OTHER NAMES English Lavender, Alpine Lavender, Fine Lavender
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation
ODOR Rustic, floral, and herbaceous
COLOR Light yellow to orange
PART OF THE PLANT EXTRACTED Flowering top
ORIGIN India (Kashmir)
CULTIVATION Conventional
CHEMOTYPE LINALYL ACETATE
OTHER NAMES English Lavender, Alpine Lavender, Fine Lavender
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation
ODOR Rustic, floral, and herbaceous
COLOR Light yellow to orange
Inhalation: Add 4 to 12 drops of essential oil to a bowl of boiling water or facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes.
