Essential Oil, Lavender Bulgarian

Name: Lavender Bulgarian

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia

Main Constituents: Linalool: 25 - 45%, Linalyl acetate: 20 - 40%, Camphor: Max 0.6%

Origin: Bulgaria

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Part of Plant: Flowers

Description & Colour: Colourless to pale yellow liquid, thin consistency

Aromatic Summary: Fresh lavender with a rich floral scent. Is rather a fruiter and less camphoraceous than Lavender 40/42.

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: Pain reliever, anti-convulsive, anti-depressant, anti-phlogistic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, cordial, decongestant, deodorant, and as a diuretic. It also has antiseptic and analgesic properties which will ease the pain of a burn and prevent infection. 

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. Bulgaria’s unique climate and soil types are particularly beneficial to growing high-quality lavender for essential oil. People have been using lavender as a perfume, air freshener, soap ingredient, and herb for cooking for hundreds of years.