SPIKE LAVENDER (Lavandula spica)
Steam distilled in Mediterranean countries, including France, Portugal, Spain, and Italy.
SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Do not take with blood thinning drugs. Classification: alcohol, ketone, oxide
USAGE HISTORY: Used in the Mediterranean by various cultures, this oil is referred to in ancient Egyptian texts.
PROPERTIES:
- Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
- Great veterinary oil for horses and dogs-treats wounds, cuts, hoof dis-ease
- Burns, all types of acne, athlete’s foot, ringworm, fungal infection (Antibacterial, antifungal, vulnerary, cicatrizant)
- Ear infections, sore throats, bronchitis and laryngitis, strong immune stimulant (Antiviral, decongestant)
- Mild cardiotonic, raises blood pressure
- Digestive, helps gas, colitis, indigestion
- Eases menstrual cramps-blend with sage
- Good for nerve pain and headaches
- Systems: Integumentary, immune, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, reproductive, cardio-vascular, nervous
PERFUME NOTE: Top note
EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:
- Calming to the spirit, aids depression
- Becomes stimulating in high dosages
- Cleansing and balancing in energy field
- Chakra: