Lavender, lavender, lavender
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andreabadgley
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My favorite lavender EO (and I've tried quite a few) is Liberty Natural's own lavender that they grow in Oregon. It's called LAVENDER LNP OREGON
(LAVANDULA OFFICINALIS) at http://libertynatural.com/bulk/881.htm, and it's about $55 for 8 oz. It is steam distilled. I don't buy as much stuff from Liberty as I used to since I've found New Directions Aromatics, but I still get my lavender EO from them. That being said, I haven't tried NDA's lavender, so I don't know how it compares. Liberty's smells exactly like the lavender that I grow in my garden, though, and I like that they grow and distill it themselves.
I have tried the 40/42 from Liberty, and I hated it. Don't know about absolutes and all that, so I can't help you there.
(LAVANDULA OFFICINALIS) at http://libertynatural.com/bulk/881.htm, and it's about $55 for 8 oz. It is steam distilled. I don't buy as much stuff from Liberty as I used to since I've found New Directions Aromatics, but I still get my lavender EO from them. That being said, I haven't tried NDA's lavender, so I don't know how it compares. Liberty's smells exactly like the lavender that I grow in my garden, though, and I like that they grow and distill it themselves.
I have tried the 40/42 from Liberty, and I hated it. Don't know about absolutes and all that, so I can't help you there.
AshleyR
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Honestly... I love pretty much all kinds! I've ordered 3 or 4 different kinds and loved them all... but I really love lavender.
unmouton
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I have french lavender and its lovely. It seems to smell a bit more medicinal than other lavenders when I smell it directly, but diluted in CP soap or a few drops in the bath and its great.
Mostly I buy my EO's from www.seoc.com.au and for soap I buy the cheapest lavender eo I can get, can't see the point in putting in lavender that cost $500/kg for a washaway product. When using lavender on leav-on products I buy the best possible organic
Etelka
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abigtroutt
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This is what Camden-Gray at camdengray.com has to say about them. I too was wondering what kind to purchase. but the 40/42 is the cheepest of them all.....so I may go with that one..
Lavender (Bulgaria) essential oil, 1 oz. Lavender Bulgaria, Lavandula angustifolia, steam distilled flowering top, Bulgaria. Lavender's aroma is floral, herbaceous, light with woody undertones. Among its many properties, it's known to be analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, relieves muscular spasms and rheumatic pains. The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis and headaches, helps lower blood pressure. Useful in a diffuser in the delivery room. May be useful in nausea, vomiting and colic. Keeps insects at bay. Purifies the air. Promotes growth of new skin cells, great healing effect on burns and sunburn, acne, psoriasis, boils, fungal growths, and scarring. Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the elderly. Blends well with bergamot, chamomile, citronella, lemon, and pine. Flash point: 156°F.
Lavender (French/fine from Provence, France) essential oil (2 oz.) Lavender Fine/French grown at 600-800mts above sea level (Lavandula angustifolia, steam distilled flowering top, France). Lavender's aroma is floral, herbaceous, light with woody undertones. Among its many properties, it's known to be analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, relieves muscular spasms and rheumatic pains. The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis and headaches, helps lower blood pressure. Useful in a diffuser in the delivery room. May be useful in nausea, vomiting and colic. Keeps insects at bay. Purifies the air. Promotes growth of new skin cells, great healing effect on burns and sunburn, acne, psoriasis, boils, fungal growths, and scarring. Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the elderly. Blends well with bergamot, chamomile, citronella, lemon, and pine. Flash point: 156°F.
Lavender (Maillette) essential oil (16 oz.) Botanical Name: Lavandula Officinalis, Country: France
Lavender: (Lavandula officinalis, steam distilled flowering top, France) Lavender's aroma is floral, herbaceous, light with woody undertones. Among its many properties, it's known to be analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, relieves muscular spasms and rheumatic pains. The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis and headaches, helps lower blood pressure. Useful in a diffuser in the delivery room. May be useful in nausea, vomiting and colic. Keeps insects at bay. Purifies the air. Promotes growth of new skin cells, great healing effect on burns and sunburn, acne, psoriasis, boils, fungal growths, and scarring. Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the elderly. Blends well with bergamot, chamomile, citronella, lemon, and pine. Flash point: 156̊F, OK to ship via air or ocean. The numbers in Lavender 40/42 indicate the linalyl acetate content; in this case, they indicate the product contains 40-42% of linalyl acetate. Lavender 40/42 is generally a blend of various lavenders in order to get a consistent scent from batch to batch, with processors adding linalyl acetate to cover the smell of camphor or borneol components of a given lavender. Since pure essential oils (not diluted, adulterated or tampered with to make them smell better) are ""from the plant"" each lot may vary slightly (sometimes noticeably) due to the climate conditions that year, altitude of the region they're grown in, time of day harvested, etc. Most soapers seem to prefer the Lavender 40/42 because it smells the way they believe lavender should smell and it's fairly inexpensive......about half the price of other, more expensive lavenders.
Lavender (Bulgaria) essential oil, 1 oz. Lavender Bulgaria, Lavandula angustifolia, steam distilled flowering top, Bulgaria. Lavender's aroma is floral, herbaceous, light with woody undertones. Among its many properties, it's known to be analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, relieves muscular spasms and rheumatic pains. The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis and headaches, helps lower blood pressure. Useful in a diffuser in the delivery room. May be useful in nausea, vomiting and colic. Keeps insects at bay. Purifies the air. Promotes growth of new skin cells, great healing effect on burns and sunburn, acne, psoriasis, boils, fungal growths, and scarring. Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the elderly. Blends well with bergamot, chamomile, citronella, lemon, and pine. Flash point: 156°F.
Lavender (French/fine from Provence, France) essential oil (2 oz.) Lavender Fine/French grown at 600-800mts above sea level (Lavandula angustifolia, steam distilled flowering top, France). Lavender's aroma is floral, herbaceous, light with woody undertones. Among its many properties, it's known to be analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, relieves muscular spasms and rheumatic pains. The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis and headaches, helps lower blood pressure. Useful in a diffuser in the delivery room. May be useful in nausea, vomiting and colic. Keeps insects at bay. Purifies the air. Promotes growth of new skin cells, great healing effect on burns and sunburn, acne, psoriasis, boils, fungal growths, and scarring. Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the elderly. Blends well with bergamot, chamomile, citronella, lemon, and pine. Flash point: 156°F.
Lavender (Maillette) essential oil (16 oz.) Botanical Name: Lavandula Officinalis, Country: France
Lavender: (Lavandula officinalis, steam distilled flowering top, France) Lavender's aroma is floral, herbaceous, light with woody undertones. Among its many properties, it's known to be analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, relieves muscular spasms and rheumatic pains. The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis and headaches, helps lower blood pressure. Useful in a diffuser in the delivery room. May be useful in nausea, vomiting and colic. Keeps insects at bay. Purifies the air. Promotes growth of new skin cells, great healing effect on burns and sunburn, acne, psoriasis, boils, fungal growths, and scarring. Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the elderly. Blends well with bergamot, chamomile, citronella, lemon, and pine. Flash point: 156̊F, OK to ship via air or ocean. The numbers in Lavender 40/42 indicate the linalyl acetate content; in this case, they indicate the product contains 40-42% of linalyl acetate. Lavender 40/42 is generally a blend of various lavenders in order to get a consistent scent from batch to batch, with processors adding linalyl acetate to cover the smell of camphor or borneol components of a given lavender. Since pure essential oils (not diluted, adulterated or tampered with to make them smell better) are ""from the plant"" each lot may vary slightly (sometimes noticeably) due to the climate conditions that year, altitude of the region they're grown in, time of day harvested, etc. Most soapers seem to prefer the Lavender 40/42 because it smells the way they believe lavender should smell and it's fairly inexpensive......about half the price of other, more expensive lavenders.
TheGardener
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Etelka said:
I agree with Etelka. For soap I use the Lavender 40/42. Any ot the others are too expensive for soaping. I use the good quality Lavenders for Aromatherapy, lotions, sking care products, etc.
I hate the 40/42 (too camphoraceous - smells like bathroom cleaner + moth balls to me). Not enough floral going on, not complex, just cheap smelling.
I adore the french but am too cheap to buy it
so I settle on the Bulgarian which is quite nice even to my "I don't like lavender" nose.
(and I totally disagree with the statement that most soapers PREFER the 40/42 - they may use it cause it's cheap - but i wouldn't say they prefer it).
In general I buy my EOs from NDA, but haven't tried their lavenders.
I adore the french but am too cheap to buy it
so I settle on the Bulgarian which is quite nice even to my "I don't like lavender" nose.
(and I totally disagree with the statement that most soapers PREFER the 40/42 - they may use it cause it's cheap - but i wouldn't say they prefer it).
In general I buy my EOs from NDA, but haven't tried their lavenders.
heartsong
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i like lavindin from www.libertynatural.com you get a better bang for the buck-most people cant tell the difference.
i like lavindin from www.libertynatural.com you get a better bang for the buck-most people cant tell the difference.
I LOVE lavender.... you said that they distill it and grow themselves? how much land do they have!?! i would looooooooooove to distill my own EOs imagine that...
