Lavender Oil, French High Elevation Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender Oil, High Elevation

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Pure Lavender essential oil steam distilled from the flowering tops of plants grown in the high elevation regions of France - renoun for the some of the world's most fragrant lavenders.

This is considered the the most exquisite of the Lavender essential oil varieties. It is the same plant species as other Lavender varieties, simply extracted from specimens grown in its native higher elevations - where the plant tends to produce the greatest amount of the fragrant oil. We've sampled several Lavender essential oils, and found this one to be very 'complete', with a great depth to its aroma.

Lavender oil is the most versatile aromatic used in aromatherapy today, often called 'medicine chest in a bottle' - no wonder it is suggested it be included in every aromatherapy kit. The essential oil is a nearly colorless, with a fragrant, sweet floral-herbaceous scent and a slight woody undertone. Lavender blends well with most oils, especially citrus like Sweet Orange, florals like Ylang Ylang and Geranium, and also blends nicely with woody scents like Cedarwood, Pine and Patchouli oils.

Lavender essential oil is highly regarded for it's relaxing effect on the nervous system, with an overall balancing effect on the mind and the emotions. Besides being versatile, its lightly floral and soothing scent is one that most people find appealing, and is often used as a perfume. It's also one of the few essential oils that can be safely applied neat in all situations (i.e. without being diluted in a carrier oil - another notable exception being Roman Chamomile). Applying Lavender essential oil directly to the feet can have a wonderful calming effect on many individuals. Adding to a foot bath can have a marked effect on relieving fatigue.

Lavender Essential Oil is one of the few oils still listed in the British Pharmacopoeia; it is highly regarded for it's ability to promote tissue regeneration and speed wound healing in some cases. Lavender Oil truly began the modern essential oil revolution - It was in the middle of the last century that the term 'Aromatherapy' was coined by French cosmetic chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse - Dr. Gattefosse discovered the healing properties of Lavender oil when, after burning his hands in a laboratory accident, he submersed them in the flower's essential oil. His amazingly speedy recovery prompted him to write his book 'Aromatherapy' in 1937. Now we don't recommend you try this at home - though we'd love to hear of your ways you enjoy this wonderful oil