Lavender Oil, Wildcrafted French Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender Oil

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Our Wild Lavender Oil, produced from flowers growing wild in high elevations (though not as high as our 'High Elevation variety) of France, is an exceptional Lavender. It is a bit 'deeper' than the High Elevation oil, and sweeter overall. The oil has a fresh, floral, soft and sweet aroma - it is almost clear and quite fluid.

Lavender is indiginous to mountainous regions of the Mediterranean, growning best in the poor, well-drained soils found there. Lavender is found wild, and is also cultivated extensively in France, Bulgaria, Croatia and Russia, with several species being grown. This angustifolia variety is also known as 'True' or 'English' Lavender, which is considered the most important medicinally.

The aroma is thought to be cooling, dispersing heat and inflammation, working in a similar manner to German Chamomile - releaving an overheated liver, pain, spasms, and general unrest.

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!