BLACK BLACK - Spanish Lavender
botanical name:
Lavandula stoechas L.
Family:
Lamiaceae (Honeybabagiller)
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Essential Oil Main Components:
Camphor, fenchone, 1.8 cineole, a-pinene, camphene, pulegone, menthol, menthone
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Supported Functions:
antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, anti-spasm *
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Compatible Essential Oils:
Lemon, Medicinal Mint, Lavender, Pine
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Warnings:
Do not use directly or internally on the skin. May be irritant and allergen.
* References
NS. Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential oil safety: A guide for health care professionals. 328-329
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iv. Alberto Angioni, Andrea Barra, Valentina Coroneo, et.al. (2006). Chemical Composition, Seasonal Variability, and Antifungal Activity of Lavandula stoechas L. ssp. stoechas Essential Oils from Stem/Leaves and Flowers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.