Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil

Botanical Family: Labiatae.
Botanical Name: Lavandula Officinalis.
Origin: France.
Extraction Method: Steam distillation of the Lavender Flower heads.
Plant Description: Lavender can grow up to three feet in height and can become woody and spreading. The narrow leaves are gray and downy, flowers are blue gray. Oil glands are in tiny star shaped hairs with which the leaves, flowers and stems are covered.
Color: Lavender Essential Oil varies in color from dark yellow to dark green yellow.
Consistency: Thin.
Note: Middle.
Aromatic Fragrance: Strong, light and floral with clear woody undertones.
Common Applications: Perfumery, Lavender 40/42 has very little therapeutic value.
Typically Used By: Perfumery Industry, Soap Makers, Cosmetic Makers.
Principal Constituents: Borneol, Geraniol, Linalool, Geranyle, Linalyl, Pinene, and Limonene. Lavender also contains a high proportion of Phenol so it is a strong Anti-septic and Anti-biotic. Actions Stimulant, Tonic, Stomachic, Carminative, Anti-Spasmodic, Diuretic, Anti-Septic, Vulnerary. Physical Health Benefits Lavender 40/42 has very few health benefits.
Therapeutic & Emotional Benefits: Said to help cure headaches.
Did You Know: That Lavender 40/42 is standardized oil, it will smell the same way year after year regardless of irregularities in lavender crops.
Storage Directions: Essential Oils should be stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Essential Oils should be stored in colored glass, the most common storage method being used today are Boston Round Bottles in the amber tint.
Blends Well With: Bergamot Calabrian Essential Oil, Clary Sage Essential Oil, Geranium Egyptian Essential Oil, Jasmine, Lemon Essential Oil, Mandarin, Neroli Essential Oil, Patchouli Essential Oil, Chamomile Roman Essential Oil, Rose, Rosemary French Essential Oil, Pine Scotch Essential Oil.
Shelf Life: Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil should be used within 12 months of harvest to ensure the maximum therapeutic benefit.
Cautions: Non-toxic. Many will sell Lavandin as Lavender because it is cheaper, only buy from a trusted source. Part of extensive selection of wholesale aromatherapy, cosmetic, soap and craft making products available at SoapGoods.com.