True lavender essential oil (officinale) - Lavandula angustifolia

Family : Lamiaceae

Certification : Essential oil from organic crops, controlled, certified, 100% pure and natural, uncut, not deterpenated. It benefits from the AB mention, certified by Ecocert France (FR-BIO-01).

Part of the plant used : Flowering tops

Method of obtaining : Steam distillation

Origin : France

Yield : 0.5% to 0.8%. It therefore takes 100 kg of plant to obtain 500 to 800 g of true Lavender essential oil.

France and mainly Provence still produce the best fine lavender essential oils. However, production fell with the arrival of hybrid species with higher yields and more brilliant colors ideal for bouquets or potpourri: lavandins. Light yellow in color, lavender essential oil has given its pronounced sweet and flowery aromatic scent to products in the perfumery and cosmetics industry.

Be careful to distinguish the essential oil of True Lavender (also called fine or officinale), from the essential oil of Aspic Lavender. Their biochemical distributions and their restrictions of use have nothing to do!

Lavender has been used for centuries and its applications in aromatherapy are impressive. Lavender essential oil is a panacea. Its scent is calming and sweet, you can combine it with bergamot, eucalyptus, geranium, rosemary and citrus fruits. It is an excellent healing agent, a powerful antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic and promotes cell renewal. This oil is generally well tolerated and can be used locally pure (max. 1 drop) in many cases.

It helps in the healing of skin lesions. It is also an excellent cleanser for oily and acne-prone skin. It promotes relaxation and sleep, calms anxious minds, and will relieve your headaches and insomnia problems. In an emergency, remember that lavender cures almost everything.

Linalyl acetate, linalool
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its composition chemically defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odor, a taste.

The main constituents of true lavender essential oil are linalyl acetate and linalool.

Allergens naturally contained in this essential oil : Coumarin, Geraniol, limonene, linalool

Burns, scars, skin problems, colds, digestive disorders, nervousness, insomnia, etc.

Main : Spasmolytic, calming, sedative, vasodilator, hypotensive, carminative, anti-infectious and antifungal, antiprotozoal, antiparasitic, healing.

Secondary : Local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, musculotropic spasmotytic

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should therefore be used with care. Even if essential oils have been used since Antiquity, their mode of use and the precautions for use are often poorly known. Many books deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to it to find out about the traditional modes of use.

 Note : For diffusion, you can use our packaging in 30 and 100 ml bottles (organic essential oil packaged by Penntybio, certified AB for the company In Lustrys).

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files. 

Essential oils are primarily used to help you treat many ailments. But beware, even if essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their curative power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow a few basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages.

Find in our primer on care with essential oils, all the ailments for which the essential oil of true lavender enters into the composition of the mixture :

Abscess, Mites, Acne, Alopecia, Blister, Chronic Tonsilitis, Angina, Anti-flies, , Anti-ants, , Anti-clothing moths, Anxiety, Cancer sores, Aftershave, Osteoarthritis ,Asthma, Abdominal bloating, Bronchiolitis, Burns, Chalazion, Oil hair, Scars, Anger and irritability, Colinc infant, Cut, Aches, Cradle cap, Enuresis, Epidemic, Diaper rash, Fever, Scabies, Flu, Hiccups, Hyperactivity, High blood pressure, Laryngitis, Leucorrhoea, Lumbago, Migraine, Mycosis, Ingrow nails, Otitis, Paronychia, Dandruff, Insect bites, Ingrown hair, Psoriasis, , Menstruation disorders, Wrinkles, Snoring, Measles, Sinusitis, Tachycardia, Dry/fat coughs, Stomach ulcer, Urticaria, Chickenpox, Stretch marks, Dizziness.

WARNING : These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there on a regular basis and many of them have been confirmed by observations in the scientific community. However, this information is given for information purposes, it can not in any way constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.

Precautions for use : Keep out of reach of children. Do not use in children and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Prolonged use not recommended.