Botanical Name - Lavandula stoechas

Also known as - Spanish Lavender, stoke Lavender, butterfly lavender

Caution - Avoid use during pregnancy, possible skin irritant and sensitiser. 

Aroma - Powerful, dry, camphorous floral aroma.

Extraction - Steam distillation 
 
Part of Plant - Flowering tops

Country of Origin - Portugal

Chemical Constituents - Fenchone, Camphor, 1,8-Cineol, Linalool

Uses - Stoechas lavender is both antiseptic, soothing. It has a high concentration of ketones, making it an effective decongestant of the chest and lungs. Stoechas lavender is therefore an ideal oil for the winter season. Also helpful in stimulating circulation and the immune system. 

This oil contains compounds that are not found in any other known plant. Comparison with Lavandula angustifolia oil suggests that Stoechas Lavender oil may possess more potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and may be especially useful in tackling osteoarthritis and Alzheimer’s disease (Tisserand Institute)

We also offer these other Lavender types: