(Lavandula Spica)
Culture
organic farming
Family
Lamiaceae
Biochemical profile
linalol, cinéole 1,8, camphre, limonène
Part used
flowers, steam distilled without pressure
Therapeutic effects
expectorant, kills bacteria (mainly golden staphylococcus), virucidal, general tonic
Indications
respiratory infections such as rhinitis, tracheitis and viral bronchitis. Hacking cough. Also calms the irritations caused by these infections. Use as massage oil on burns and weeping acne. Use to treat ear infections.
Caution
no contra-indications if used in normal doses
10ml / 0.33fl.oz