Spike Lavender Lavandula latifolia

Spike Lavender Lavandula latifolia
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Batch: SPL-101     GC/MS Report
Distillation Date: Summer 2006

Specifics

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Country of Origin: Spain Extraction Method:
Chemical Families: Monoterpenols, Ketones, Oxides Plant Part: Flowers
Cultivation: Unsprayed Botanical Families: Lamiaceae
Aromas: Camphoraceous, Floral, Fresh, Herbaceous
Note: Middle

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

Spike Lavender is great for muscles, pain, inflammation, headaches, and the respiratory system.

I find the effects of Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) to vary enough from Lavandula angustifolia that it is worth highlighting the differences. The significant chemical differences between the two Lavenders are in the percentages of esters, ketones and oxides. The esters in Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) offer an antispasmodic and calming effect. The ketone camphor, in Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia), offers great circulatory, rubifacient and mucolytic properties, and the 1,8 cineole in Spike Lavender is a powerful expectorant.

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Traditional Knowledge

  • Analgesic - numbs pain
  • Anti-depressant - can help to prevent and alleviate depression
  • Anti-inflammatory -alleviates inflammation. help heal wounds
  • Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections, antiviral
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
  • Decongestant, expectorant, mucolytic
  • Immune support
  • Rubifacient - generates localized increase in blood flow and circulation by irritation of skin, will often reduce pain and swelling
  • Sudorific - increases sweating

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Provides strong energy and support
Promotes connection with the natural environment
Stimulates vibrancy

Recipe

For Headache Associated With Sinus Infection
4 drops Spike Lavender
2 drops Eucalyptus (globulus)
4 drops Frankincense
1 drop Peppermint

Put a drop on a tissue and inhale for a few minutes, then dilute in a 1 oz. carrier and rub on the back of your neck and on your feet.

References:

1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
3. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy, The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1998
4. Nye, S. (2006) Aromatic interventions for decubitus ulcer: a case report from South Africa. The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy 3 (2B): 25-28 

Safety Issues

Do not use with pregnant women. Can be stimulating, some may need to avoid nighttime use.

 

GC/MS Reports

SPL-101 Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectometry Report



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