origin:
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France
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cultivation:
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certified organic
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part of plant:
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flowering plant
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extraction:
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steam
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major biochemical compounds:
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alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, limonene, alpha-terpineol, bomyl acetate
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medicinal action:
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antimicrobial, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, nervine, cicatrizant
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most commonly used for:
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Antimicrobial properties combined with relaxing nervine-like properties make it an ideal oil for many health problems. Useful for treating respiratory infections and flu. Also
useful for the muscular system - muscle spasms, pains, strains, cramps and rheumatism. Balances high blood pressure and improves circulation and lymphatic detoxification. Helps prevent airborne
bacteria spread.
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emotional/psychological uses:
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Relieves insomnia, reduces stress. Very relaxing.
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cosmetic skin use/other uses:
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Helps all skin types; balances sebum; helps heal and prevent acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Helps heal burns, sunburn, wounds, abscesses, splitting skin or chapped skin, blisters,
insect bites, cold sores, and couperose.
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blends well with:
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Everything.
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other varieties:
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lavandula latifolia - (spike lavender), lavandula hybrida - (lavandin),
lavandual burnatii -(sweet lavandin extra)
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safety data:
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Can be used safely in pregnancy and with small children.
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