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Organic Lavender Essential Oil - 500 ml

(Bulgaria)

Our Bulgarian Organic Lavender essential oil is produced by Enio Bonchev Production. The oldest producer of Rose and Lavender essential oil in Bulgaria. 

Enio Bonchev is the only Bulgarian company certified by the European IMO Institute, implementing one of the toughest organic standards Worldwide.

From Japan to France, from USA to Australia - Enio Bonchev is a name associated with the World's highest quality Rose and Lavender essential oils.

Aromatic Scent: Organic Lavender essential oil (Bulgaria) has very rich lavender scent with a pleasant, floral aroma that is fruitier and softer than other Lavender oils available on the market. It smells more like fresh lavender.

Description: Bulgarian Organic Lavender is an evergreen woody plant that grows up to 1 meter (3 feet) tall, with pale green, narrow leaves and beautiful purple-blue flowers perched on a long stem.

Organic products and Certification process: Organic production in European Union, United States, Canada, Japan and some other countries is a heavily regulated industry. Organic products are produced using methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs (such as synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers), do not contain genetically modified organisms and are not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents or chemical food additives. Other requirements include: use of farmland that has been free from synthetic chemicals for a period of three or more years; maintaining strict physical separation of organic products from non-certified products; and undergoing periodic on-site (usually twice a year) inspections of soil, water and production facilities. The organic essential oils are the purest oils and are the closest we can get to nature without actually being there ourselves.

History: As an herb, Lavender has been in documented use for over 2,500 years. In ancient times, lavender was used for mummification and as perfume by the Egyptians, Phoenicians and peoples of Arabia. Romans used lavender oils for bathing, cooking, and scenting the air. The Romans called it “Lavender,” which may have come from the Latin verb “lavare” which means “to wash,” or from the word “livendulo,” which means “livid or bluish.” The flower's soothing "tonic" qualities, the insect-repellent effects of the strong scent and the use of the dried plant in smoking mixtures also added to the value of the herb in ancient times.

Lavender is mentioned often in the Bible, but not by the name Lavender. Rather, the name used at that time is “spikenard” (from the Greek name for lavender, “naardus,” after the Syrian city Naarda).

European royal history is also filled with stories of Lavender use. Charles VI of France demanded lavender-filled pillows wherever he went. Queen Elizabeth I of England required fresh Lavender flowers available every day of the year. She used it in tea to treat her frequent migraines and as a perfume. Louis XIV also loved Lavender and bathed in water scented with it. Queen Victoria used a lavender deodorant.

Rene Gattefosse, one of the founders of modern day aromatherapy, verified the healing and antiseptic qualities of lavender when he burned his hand badly. He used lavender oil, and the pain stopped and the burn healed quickly with no infection or scarring. Lavender oil was used to dress war wounds during the 1st world war, when medical antiseptics were in short supply.

Lavender is a unique fragrance produced by the combination of 180 different constituents and is widely used in the perfume industry to add a top or middle note to commercial products. In the world of professional sniffers, it has a green, hay-like sweetness and gives "fruity aspects" to perfumes and other scented products.

Today, main producers of Lavender include France, Bulgaria, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Russia, Australia, Japan, Canada and the U.S.

Possible Uses: Bulgarian Organic Lavender essential oil has long been regarded as one of the most useful and versatile essential oils. Organic Lavender essential oil is used extensively in aromatherapy and as a therapeutic.

   1. Skin care: One of the most popular uses of Organic Lavender essential oil is for skin care. Organic Lavender essential oil nourishes, protects, balances and rejuvenates the skin, effectively cleansing and decongesting it and leaving the complexion soft and radiant. Organic Lavender is credited with a healing effect on the skin, and is known for preventing dry skin and reducing scarring and stretch-marks. It encourages the growth of new skin cells, giving it anti-aging properties. Organic Lavender essential oil has been used to treat burns and acne.

   2. Antiseptic: Organic Lavender essential oil has been used as antiseptic since World War I, when other antiseptics often weren’t available. Subsequent scientific testing has supported its anti-fungal, anti bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral qualities. Its power to kill germs has been attributed to its high content of linalool, a naturally occurring substance that is a form of alcohol. Modern studies have found that Organic Lavender essential oil contains in excess of 200 antiseptic compounds.Organic Lavender helps abscesses, athlete's foot and fungal infections, boils, bruises, light burns and wounds, cold sores, dermatitis, eczema, hives, inflammations, insect bites and stings, psoriasis, rashes, ringworm, scabies, shingles and sunburns.

Important: Perform skin patch test before use.

   3. Nervous system: Organic Lavender essential oil is used to treat anxiety, sleep disorders and other problems involving imbalance in the nervous system. Because it is rich in aromatic molecules called esters, aromatherapy with Organic Lavender essential oil encourages peaceful sleep and relaxation. It helps balance our emotions and reduces stress. It is calming and uplifting and often is used as an anti-depressant. It also can help with convulsion and epilepsy, delusions, depression, insomnia, headache and migraine relief, tensions, trembling, panic, stress, shock and vertigo.

   4. Circulation, Muscles and Joints: Organic Lavender may help reduce aches, swelling and pains, cellulite, heart palpitations, high blood pressure and Lumbago. It relaxes tight and sore muscles and relieves rheumatism, sprains and stiff joints.

   5. Respiratory: Organic Lavender is know to help with bronchitis, coughs, colds, congestion, flu, laryngitis, throat infections, whooping cough and sinus infections.

Important: Organic Lavender essential oil should not be used as a substitute to medicine.

   6. Digestion: Organic Lavender has been used to reduce colicand nausea, improve digestion, and is considered to have a soothing effect on the intestines.

Important: Although Organic Lavender essential oil is considered one of the safest essential oils, you should discontinue its use if you have any allergic reactions.

Methods of Using Organic Lavender Oil:

For more details please visit our User Guide

Main Constituents: Linalyl Acetate, Linalol, Terpinenol, Cineole, Beta-Caryophyllene, Farnascene

Certification: Our Bulgarian Organic Lavender essential oil is 100% pure and natural and is certified by the Bulgarian State Laboratory "BULGARSKA ROSA" and the IMO Institute Organic certification.

General Safety Information:  Organic Lavender essential oil is listed as non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Organic Lavender is sometimes called the mother of essential oils and is one of the safest.

Important: Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes or other concentrated essences directly to the skin. They must be diluted! According to some sources, the exceptions to the rule are Lavender and Tea tree.

If you have any medical conditions, please consult your doctor before using any essential oil.

Skin patch test: It is strongly recommended that you perform a skin patch test before using an essential oil and/or any other oil for a first time. Rub a diluted drop on your wrist; if the area gets red or itches, wash it off right away with cold water and don't use that oil. If there is no reaction in couple of hours, you can use the oil.

Pregnancy: During pregnancy, you should be extra careful when using essential oils. Don't use any during the first 3 months of pregnancy. If no other special precautions are indicated, use 1/2 the strength of essential oil you generally use afterward. Consult your physician before use.

Children: Use caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children

Adult: 2 to 5 drops of essential oil per tsp. of carrier oil. (1 tsp. ≈ 5 ml)

Elderly people: It is recommended to use 1/2 strength of an adult dosage.

Eyes: Don't get essential oils in your eyes; if you do, rinse right away with plenty of fresh water.

Oral intake: Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.

Asthma: If you have asthma, don't use steam inhalation.

Blood pressure: Organic Lavender does help lower the blood pressure; please keep this in mind if you have low blood pressure.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.