Essential Oil, Lavender 40/42

Name: Lavender 40/42

Botanical Name: Lavandula officinalis

Main Constituents: Linalool: 29.5%, Linalyl Acetate: 36.1%

Origin: France

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Part of Plant: Flowers

Description & Colour: A colourless to pale yellow liquid, thin consistency

Aromatic Summary: Has the most floral and herbaceous scent of all Lavander oils, with balsamic undertones

Flashpoint: 78°C 

Storage:  Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container

Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes. Avoid during pregnancy

Usage: Aromatherapy, improves digestion, relaxation, healing (bruises, wounds, burns, etc), anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antiseptic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, choleretic, cordial, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive, parasiticide, sedative, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge, and vulnerary. Used in soaps, candles, perfumes, and cosmetics

Blends well with: Bay, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Thyme, Rosemary, Rosewood, and Ylang-ylang.

Lavender comes from the Lamiaceae family and has different compounds for a multitude of uses. The Lavender plant itself grows to 3ft and has purple-blue (lilac) flowers and star-shaped hairs that cover the plant. Lavender is known for its relaxing properties but has many versatile uses for therapeutic purposes. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil is a blend of various lavenders, the 40/42 refers to the standardization of both Linalool and Linalyl acetate resulting in a very consistent floral scent.