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Lavender (Spike) Essential Oil Botanical Name: Lavendula latifolia Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Flowering tops Note Classification: Middle Aroma: Penetrating, fresh-herbaceous, camphoraceous Largest Producing Countries: Spain and France Traditional Use: It is used in some pharmaceutical preparations and especially in veterinary practice as a prophylactic, in incipient paralysis, for rheumatism and arthritis, and to get rid of lice. It is extensively employed as a fragrance component especially in soaps and industrial perfumes such as deodorants, disinfectants and cleansing agents, as well as insecticides, and room sprays. Properties: Analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrizant, cordial, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive, insecticide, nervine, parasiticide, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, and vulnerary. Benefits: Abdominal cramps, abscesses, acne, allergies, asthma, athlete’s foot, boils, bronchitis, bruises, burns, catarrh, colic, cystitis, dandruff, depression, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, dyspepsia, earache, eczema, flatulence, flu, halitosis, headache, hypertension, inflammations, insect bites and stings, insect repellent, insomnia, laryngitis, leucorrhea, lice, lumbago, migraine, muscular aches and pains, nausea, nervous tension and stress related conditions, PMT, psoriasis, rheumatism, ringworm, scabies, sciatica, shock, sores, sprains, sunburn, throat infections, vertigo, whooping cough, and wounds. Blends Well With: Cedarwood, clove, eucalyptus, lavender, oakmoss, patchouli, petitgrain, pine, rosemary, rosewood, and sage. Of Interest: Culpeper recommends for a variety of ailments including ‘pains of the head and brain which proceed from cold, apoplexy, falling sickness, the dropsy, or sluggish malady, cramps, convulsions, palsies, and often fainting. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration), and non-sensitizing. Its use while pregnant is not recommended.   Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2008 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com