Common Name               Botanical Name and Chemotype

Principal Constituents

Plant Part

Country of Origin

Growing Method

Effects and Comments

Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis

1,8-cineole (>40%), linalool (4%), α-terpineol, terpinyl acetate (9.5%), sabinene, eugenol, eugenol methyl ether (2.6%) , costunolide

Leaf/stem

Morocco

Wild

The Noble Laurel of antiquity. A superior essence for musculo-skeletal complaints, such as muscular pain, spasms and arthritic complaints. Useful for respiratory complaints. A warming, stimulating essence, French practitioners consider Bay Laurel to be an advantageous anti-infectious and anti-viral essence.                                             

Wild Alpine Lavender Lavandula angustifolia (wild harvest)

Linalool (36%), linalyl acetate (31%), 1,8 cineole (0.6%), camphor (0.3%), lavandulyl acetate (3%)

Flowering top

France

Wild

Perhaps the most popular oil in Aromatherapy practice – and far too often offered fraudulently as a blend of inexpensive Lavandins, synthetic linalool/linalyl acetate and other extending agents! We offer only the finest authentic Lavender oils from a variety of locales, starting with this wild harvested True Lavender from Provence.  

True Lavender Organic Lavandula angustifolia

Linalool (35%), linalyl acetate (31%), 1,8 cineole (1%), camphor (0.27%), lavandulyl acetate (2%)

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Russia

Organic

ACO certified organic. True Lavender has a host of applications, such as its acknowledged healing benefits for the skin such as for minor wounds and burns; anti-inflammatory and healing for the relief of eczema and psoriasis. A gentle anti-infectious essence, it can be often applied neat to minor skin infections.

True Lavender, France Lavandula angustifolia (population)

Population Lavenders are grown from wild seed, giving the greater diversity of wild harvested Lavender. 34% linalool, 36.4% linalyl acetate, <1% camphor and 1,8 cineole

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France

Select

From the high Provence in France, a vintage True Lavender from complete distillation – not a short 20 minute ‘perfume’ distillation. True Lavender, especially with other oils such as Rosemary CT1 and Basil, is superb for muscular pain and cramps and headache pain.

True Lavender Australia Lavandula angustifolia (clonal)

Linalool (>28%), linalyl acetate (>35%), 1,8 cineole (<1%), camphor (<1%), β-caryophyllene

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Australia

Select

True Lavender from Tasmania. Lavender is appreciated for its balancing and calming properties, advantageous for relieving stress and irritability and has been demonstrated to relive insomnia and establish balanced sleeping patterns.

True Lavender Bulgaria     Lavandula angustifolia (clonal)

See above. Clonal Lavenders are grown from cuttings, giving a consistent composition.

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Bulgaria

Select

As above. This is a top quality clonal True Lavender at an attractive price.

Lavender  Super  Hybrid   Lavandula intermedia (clone super linalyl acetate)

Linalool (36%), linalyl acetate (37%), 1,8 cineole (<4%), camphor (<5%), lavandulyl acetate (1.2%)

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France

Traditional

Lavandins are a sterile hybrid of True and Spike Lavender. They grow well at sea level and give a higher yield of essential oil – hence a lower price. The most widely grown hybrids are Lavandin Grosso and Abrial. All have higher levels of cineole and camphor than True Lavender. The traditional Lavandin ‘Super’ that we offer is closest in composition to True Lavender and can generally be used in the same ways – for relaxation, respiratory conditions, muscular pain and on.

Wild Spike Lavender     Lavandula spica

Linalool (41%), α-terpineol (<2%), terpinen-4-ol (<2%), linalyl, acetate (0.3%), 1,8 cineole (27%), camphor (11%), borneol, α-terpineol

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Spain

Wild

Quite different to True Lavender, Spike Lavender is a more stimulating essence in the vein of Rosemary CT1. With significant levels of cineole and camphor, it is a beneficial analgesic oil for musculo-skeletal conditions and has helpful anti-infectious properties.

Lemon Citrus limon

Limonene (68%), β-pinene (12%), γ-terpinene (8%), citrals (2%), neryl acetate, furanocoumarins

Rind CP

Italy

Select

Fresh Lemon oil. Known for its benefits in strengthening and maintaining capillary circulation. Topical use can assist in relief of cold sores, tinea, acne, warts (non-genital) and minor wounds. With oils such as Eucalyptus radiata, it is of benefit in respiratory complaints. Photosensitising above a 2% concentration.

Lemon Organic Citrus limon

Limonene (67%), β-pinene (10%), γ-terpinene (9%), citrals (2%), neryl acetate, furanocoumarins

Rind CP

Italy

Organic

As above. Premium certified organicLemon oil from Italy. Lemon gently relaxes the digestive and nervous system, relaxing for stress and sleeping difficulties. Lemon, with all citrus oils, is a strong air antiseptic, useful to diffuse to purify indoor environments. Fresh and uplifting, diffused lemon oil has been seen to increase clarity and concentration – a good oil for study.

Lemon Myrtle Organic Backhousia citriodora

Geranial (52%), neral (39%), cis- and trans-isocitral, methyl heptanone

Leaf/stem

Australia

Organic

This native Australian essence is intensely lemon-scented – with the highest citral content of any essential oil. It is strongly antiseptic (excellent for air purification) and anti-infectious. A skin irritant at high concentrations, it is best used well diluted or blended with other oils.  A drop or two adds a ‘more lemon than lemon’ flavour to cooking.

Lemongrass Organic Cymbopogon flexuosus

Geranial (46%), neral (34%), geraniol (2%), limonene (1%), geranyl acetate, β-caryophyllene

Above Ground Parts

Nepal

Organic 

ACO certified organic. Lemongrass is best known for its flavour applications and its beneficial effects on digestion. An oil with invigorating and stimulating properties. Lemongrass and other oils high in citrals have strong antiseptic and anti-infectious properties. Lemongrass is seen in Indian Ayurvedic medicine to have anti-inflammatory effects, suggested for use in joint inflammation and fevers. Overall similar uses to Lemon Myrtle.

Lime Citrus aurantifolia

Limonene (>45%), β-pinene (≤11%), γ-terpinene (≤14%), citrals (>10%), furanocoumarins

Rind CP

Mexico

Select

Expeller pressed Lime oil with a superb fresh aroma. A refreshing, yet calming essence in nature, similar to Lemon and the two oils make a beautiful blend together. Specific uses includes: aids relief of sore throats, calming for stress and anxiety and stimulates digestion. Mildly photosensitising. Do not use more that a 0.7% concentration on the skin before exposure to sunlight, as in sun bathing.