10 ml
Botanical source: Lavandula angustifolia
Plant part used: The flower
Origin: Provence, France
Production: A population Lavender produced at medium altitude from cultivated organic stands in southern France; also certified organic
Extraction method: Steam distillation of the semi-dried flower spikes
Fragrance profile: This exceptional Lavender has delicate floral lavender notes supported by sweet-herbaceous heart notes that include warm, rich honey notes.
Properties: Soothing, harmonizing, relaxing, calming
Chinese medicine function: To circulate the Qi, nourish the Yin, clear heat and calm the Shen
Complementary blending: Bulgarian lavender, Thyme linalool, Clary sage, Bergamot, Mandarin, Atlas cedarwood, Clary sage, Geranium, Vetiver, Patchouli, Neroli and all other floral and citrus oils
Fragrance energy: Green, sweet
Movement course: Circulating
Warmth effect: Neutral to cool
Tone effect: Relaxant
Channel tropism: Liver, Heart, Pericardium, Lung
Five-Element affinity: Fire, Wood
In Chinese Medicine: Lavender is a gentle but versatile cooling, sweet-green oil used to circulate Qi in the Middle and Upper Jiao. In the traditional framework it addresses constrained Qi that generates heat and tension, and it is equally at home in acute and chronic work — one reason it is such a common choice for children and for sensitive people. Like Bergamot it is a wide-ranging relaxant oil, but cooling and calming rather than warming.
Chinese Medicine functions adapted from Peter Holmes, L.Ac., M.H., Channeling Fragrance. The full profile — treatment patterns, acupoint combinations and synergist oils — is in the book.
For external use only. Properly dilute all essential oils in lotion or vegetable carrier oil before massage or other topical use. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health conditions, or are taking medications, please consult your healthcare provider before using essential oils.
As a massage therapist I've encountered many variations of lavender essential oil, some can be quite offensive. This one has no pungency. Instead when I open a bottle and inhale, I'm transported to a sunny lavender field. This lavender is soft and sweet and very soothing.
