Botanical Name - Levisticum officinale
Aroma - Sweet, spicy and floral
Extraction - Steam distillation
Part of Plant - Aerial parts
Country of Origin - France
Chemical Constituents - Alpha-terpenyl acetate, beta-phellandrene, limonene
Uses - Lovage leaf can help in relieving amenorrhea, and is useful in easing muscle pains and spasms, and treating digestive and circulatory issues. The oil contains antiseptic, antispasmodic, cleansing and detoxifying properties. Helps support the genito-urinary system.
Caution - Avoid during pregnancy. Possibly sensitising and phototoxic. Use with care and moderation.
Organic Certificate - This essential oil is certified organic by the Soil Association which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association's standards exceed the UK government's minimum requirements for organic products in many areas, but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.