Essential Oil Properties:
Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Cultivation: Organic
Origin: Bulgaria
Parts Used: Flowers
Note: Middle note; sweetly floral, fresh, slightly fruity
Color: Clear
Distillation Method: Steam-distilled


Overview
Bulgaria grows some of the most beautiful roses to be distilled into rose otto, and they also have a thriving lavender industry too. The sun shines brightly in Bulgaria during the summer seasons and so the lavender grown in that region has a very sweet and fruity quality to it. Lavender oil is high in esters, the chemical constituent that is responsible for lavender’s sedative and anxiolytic properties, Bulgarian lavender has a very high ester content, more so than other lavender varietals.

It is one of the best oils to use on burns, damaged skin, or for soothing various aches and pains. Make a relaxing massage or bath oil blend with rose geranium, lavender, and frankincense, all oils that relax the mind and the body. Add a few drops to your laundry for delightful smelling linens or simply spritz in the air whenever you are feeling nervous and stressed.

Blends well with
Everything, but especially other floral notes, clary sage, and citrus oils.

Safety Information:
Dilute to appropriate concentration (1-10%) in a suitable carrier oil. Avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes. Lavender is one of the safest oils and can be used with babies and children at the proper dilutions. Patch test skin before application to test skin sensitivity. If any irritation or discomfort occurs, discontinue use.