Lantana
Lantana camara(Family, Verbenaceae)
This oil is rare on the commercial market.
Source: Aerial parts, Madagascar
Production method: steam distillation
Safety Information: No traditional EO uses, but due to large Ketone % avoid
in Pregnancy.
Lavender
Lavendula augustifolia, L. officinalis, L. vera (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])
Undoubtedly the most versatile and useful oil. NO home should be without
it. Relaxes, Soothes, restores and balances your body and mind. Calms
or stimulates according to your bodies needs. Excellent for refreshing
tired muscles, feet and head. Add a drop to the pillow/sheet before peaceful
sleep. Treats burns and reduces scaring. Can be used neat in small amounts
on burns, but care still needs to be taken. Blends happily with many other
oils. Lavender has so many uses that it is recommended that further reference
be made to the many books on Aromatherapy. Lavender is a Must!
Source: flowering tops, France
Production method: solvent extract for the absolute or steam distillation
for the essential oil
Aromatherapy class: calming, balancing, soothing
Aroma type: herbaceous (The absolute is wonderful, very 'lavender' but
without the camphorous undertone.)
Skin type: sensitive, all skin types
Traditional use: muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent
Blends well with: bergamot, clove, rosemary, eucalyptus, patchouli, clary
sage, rose, jasmine
Main constituents:- Linalol, linalyl acetate, lavandulol, lavandulyl acetate,
terpineol, limonene, caryophyllene.
Lavandin
Lavandula hybrida, L. fragrans, L. hortensis (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])
Lavandin is a hybrid plant, a cross between true lavender and spike lavender.
The oil has a camphoraceous, herbaceous, floral aroma. Used in many types
of perfumes, soaps and detergents. Blends well with many other oils including
cypress, geranium, citronella, clove, cinnamon leaf, pine, thyme and patchouli.
Refreshing, purifying, gently clarifying.
Source: leaves, France
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: stimulating, energizing
Aroma type: herbaceous
Traditional use: soothing agent, muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, astringent
Blends well with: clove, bay leaf, cinnamon, citronella, cypress, geranium,
patchouli
Main constituents:- Borneol, camphor, cineol, geraniol, linalol, linalyl
acetate.
Lavender Spike
Lavandula latifolia
Source: leaves and stems, Spain production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: stimulating, energizing
Aroma type: herbaceous
Skin type: sensitve, all skin types
Traditional use: muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent
Blends well with: lavender, lavandin, rosemary, eucalyptus, petitgrain,
neroli
Main constituents:- Cineol, camphor, linalol, linalyl acetate.
Lovage Root
Levisticum officinalis(Family, Umbelliferae)
This oil is rare on the commercial market. Source: root Europe
Production method: steam distillation CO2
Aroma type: Earthy
Safety Information: Phototoxic. Possible irritation, possible sensitization