Lavender (Lavender officinalis) (*Organic and Conventional) B535,536

Description
A perennial, bushy shrub with silvery, grey or green linear leaves and purple, violet or blue spiky flowers. 
Characteristics
Clean fresh, floral top notes with herbaceous undertones... The most popular essential oil.
Oils to Blend with
Lavender can be blended with any essential oil successfully to enhance the scent of a blend or to enhance the therapeutic properties.

Latin Name
Lavendula officinalis

Plant Family
Labiatae

Extraction Method
Steam distilled from the flowering tops.

Country of Origin
France

Chemical Constituents
Borneol, Geraniol, Lavandulol, Linalool (Alcohols), Aeranyl acetate, Lavandulyl acetate, Linalyl acetate (Ester), Cineole (Ketone), Caryophyllene (Sesquiterpene), Limonene, Pinene (Terpenes).

Precautions
Some people with low blood pressure may feel a bit dull and drowsy after using the oil. Avoid during pregnancy.