Spikelavender Essential Oil

Botanical name: Lavandula latifolia Medicus cineolifera

Cultivation: Conventional (100% pure, 100% natural)

Country of origin: France (Provence)

Main properties: analgesic, anti-depressant, antispasmodic, general antiseptic, diuretic, soothing, cicatrizing, vermifuge.

Indications:

Acne: 2.5 ml of Spikelavender essential oil + 1.5 ml of Laurel nobilis + 2.5 ml of Tea tree essential oil + 100 ml of macadamia or apricot kernel vegetable oil. Apply directly to the pimples. Laurel can be replaced by Patchouli. See Vetiver for another recipe.

Burns: 1 ml of Spikelavender essential oil + 0.5 ml of Rosewood essential oil + 15 ml (= 1 large spoon) of Rosehip vegetable oil. Massage the sore areas 3 times a day until healing is complete.

Burns (second recipe): 0.5 ml of Spikelavender essential oil + 0.5 ml of carrot to dilute in 20 ml of macadamia vegetable oil. Apply 2 to 3 times a day on the concerned areas until improvement.

Sunburn: 10 ml of Spikelavender essential oil + 10 ml of of Rosehip vegetable oil. Apply on the burned areas once every hour if necessary (see caring oils).

Diaper rash: 1 ml of Spikelavender essential oil + 0.5 ml of Rosewood essential oil + 15 ml (= 1 large spoon) of rosehip vegetable oil. Massage the sore areas 3 times a day until healing is complete.

Sore back: Spikelavender essential oil + Wintergreen essential oil + Chamomile essentialoil. 3 ml of each to dilute in 100 ml of Macadamia vegetable oil. Massage the sore areas several times a day if necessary.

Migraine: Spikelavender essential oil + Wintergreen essential oil + Peppermint essential oil + Field mint essentialoil + Macadamia or jojoba or apricot kernel vegetable oil. 10 ml of each. Massage a few drops of this blend on the forehead and temples several times a day and as much as necessary.

Cutaneous mycosis: 1 ml of Spikelavender essential oil + 1 ml of Savory + 100 ml of Rosehip vegetable oil. Apply a few drops of this mix locally 3 times a day.

Otitis: 2 ml of Spikelavender essential oil + 6 ml of Savory + 10 ml of Oregano. Absorb 2 drops of this blend 3 times a day (during meals) for 1 week.

Otitis: Spikelavender essential oil + Eucalyptus essential oil + Niaouli essential oil. 1 ml of each to dilute in 80 ml of macadamia or jojoba vegetable oil (or apricot kernel). Massage arouind the ear 3 times a day.

Insect stings: Spikelavender essential oil + Geranium. 5 ml of each to mix in 100 ml of macadamia or jojoba vegetable oil. Apply on the stings every hour if necessary.

Teething: Spikelavender essential oil + Chamomile or Roman Chamomile + Clove. Mix in equal parts. Put 2 or 3 drops at the tip of the finger and massage the gums.

Hacking cough & tracheitis: 1 ml of Spikelavender essential oil + 1 ml of Cypress + 1 ml of Ravensara essential oil + 60 ml of macadamia or jojoba vegetable oil. Massage the solar plexus, the thorax and the back every morning, noon and evening for a week.

Hives: Lavender essential oil + Geranium essential oil + Chamomile or Roman Chamomile. 10 drops of each to dilute in a solvent before adding to bath water.

Contraindications: Do not use pure essential oil on the skin (causes inflammation). Not to be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women.