Not to be confused with fine lavender, spike lavender essential oil is a must-have in a family aromatherapy kit to treat “anything that stings”.
It differs from fine lavender mainly by its altitude: spike lavender grows naturally up to 800 m. Above that, fine lavender is found up to 1,800 m. In between, there is lavandin, a hybrid plant combining properties of both. It can be recognised by its small flower spikes on long stems.
Spike lavender also differs by its biochemical composition absence of esters and presence of cineole and camphor.
At Siprès, we use spike lavender as an essential oil.
Not to be confused with fine lavender, spike lavender essential oil is a must-have in a family aromatherapy kit to treat “anything that stings”. Spike lavender essential oil is the product to have in a family aromatherapy collection to treat "anything that stings".
It differs from true lavender in its origin. It's a matter of altitude: spike lavender (Lavandula aspic) is found in its natural habitat up to 800 meters. Above that, true lavender is found, up to 1800 meters in France. Between the two, there is lavandin, a hybrid plant that inherits properties from both spike and true lavender. It is recognizable by its very small flowering tops on a long stem.
Spike lavender also differs from true lavender in its biochemical composition (and consequently, in its properties): the absence of ester and the presence of cineole and camphor.
At Siprès, we use spike lavender in the form of essential oil.
PROPERTIES
Healing, local anaesthetic and pain-relieving, spike lavender helps soothe insect stings mosquitoes, wasps, jellyfish… and minor burns sunburn, chapped lips…
Antibacterial and antifungal, it helps treat skin infections fungal, viral and bacterial such as athlete’s foot, scalp infections or acne.
HISTORY
Native to the Mediterranean basin, spike lavender grows in Provençal scrublands at lower altitudes than fine lavender.
Its scent is more camphor-like. It was first distinguished in the 12th century by Hildegard of Bingen.
ORIGIN
This essential oil comes from the Mont Ventoux region in Haute-Provence, produced organically on a family farm.
EXTRACTION
Obtained by low-pressure steam distillation of flowering tops.
INCI
LAVANDULA SPICA FLOWER OIL
⚠️ Spike lavender essential oil is a concentrated active. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women or young children. Use diluted in a vegetable oil.