What are the differences among the lavender oils?
There are several varieties of lavender, all containing different constituents. Although they smell similar, the wild French lavender is the most subtle. Lavendin lacks this refinement. The different lavenders are defined as follows: l Lavender Vera or Officinalis is the premier oil used by aromatherapists. It is the oil of first aid and can help preventively in all health conditions. It is excellent for stress and balancing the emotions. Lavender Vera is great for headaches, sinusitis, respiration, wounds, cuts, burns and for skin problems like eczema and rashes. l Lavender Stoechas is a strong anti-infectious oil. It can be neurotoxic in large doses because of its high ketone content. This oil is a much better choice for wound healing and conditions in need of an anti-inflammatory. Do not use it in the diffuser. l Lavender Spike is used as an expec- torant, mucolytic, capillary stimulant and insect repellent. When mixed with eucalyptus, it excellent for respiratory problems. l Lavend
