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Oil properties
SPECIAL NOTE TO LAVENDER VERA (MITCHAM LAVENDER)
This Lavender is locally produced at the original heart of the worlds Lavender production in Carshalton & Mitcham, Surrey. The properties of this Lavender Essential Oil are amazing, we have to bottle it last thing in the day and days we plan to do nothing in the evening - it sends you to sleep and deep relaxation - what Lavender is truely about. To find out more about the restoration of the Lavender fields in Carshalton & Mitcham, please visit the BioRegional Website by clicking here. Naturallythinking are proud to be the sole producers of products from Carshalton Lavender, not only the home of Lavender, but the home of Naturallythinking.
Origin of Lavender oil
It is an evergreen woody shrub about 1 meter high (3 feet), with gray-green narrow linear leaves and the most beautiful purple-blue flowers , perched on a long stem and a few varieties of it grow wild in the Mediterranean region, but the main producer is France.
The name is derived from the Latin word 'lavera' which means ' to wash ' and the Romans used it frequently in their bath routine, and it is said to have been introduced by them into England, where it soon was a firm favorite.
It was a favorite for strewing on the floor , since it released an aroma when walked upon and it is often used these days in toilet water.
Extraction
Lavender oil is extracted from the flowering tops by steam distillation and yields 1.4 % - 1.6 %.
Chemical composition
The main chemical components of lavender oil are a-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis-ocimene, trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, linalool, linalyl acetate, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate.
Precautions
Although lavender oil is considered one of the safest essential oils, you should discontinue use is you have any allergic reactions.
Blends Well With
Although essential oils blend well with one another, lavender oil blends particularly well with cedarwood , clary sage , geranium , pine , nutmeg and all the citrus oils.
Important Note
The information provided is for educational purposes only. We make no medicinal claims for any of the products we sell.
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| Further Information |
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Click here for full MSDS information on English Lavender essential oil |
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Click here for General Safety Information when using essential oils |
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| Naturallythinking Quality |
| You can always be assured that our essential oils are 100% pure and unadulterated. We like to get involved with every stage of production of our oils, wherever possible visiting the farms they are grown, getting to know the people, inspecting the processing facilities and then of course ensuring the final oil meets our premium standards for oil conformity, ensuring every essential oil we sell is the highest grade, pure, unadulterated oil. Each oil is allocated a batch number and monitored for freshness and composition. |
| Storing Your Oils |
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The correct storage of your oils is vital to ensure their freshness and conformity to the original specification. All of our oils are packaged in amber glass bottles to protect the oil from the effects of light & uv light, however do avoid storing them in direct sunlight.
Citrus oils are the most prone to fast deterioration, therefore take extra care with these. If you can store your oils in a fridge, this will prolong their life (some oils may solidify in the cool temperatures, no need to worry, just allow them to adjust to room temperature before using them). Another excellent way to store your oils is in a wooden storage box, the wood controls the temperature in the box minimising large changes in temperature and prolonging the life of your oils.
Remember essential oils are flammable so always keep away from source of ignition.
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