Monday, December 12, 2011

Lavender oil

Best lavender oil is extracted from the flowers of lavender plant, primarily through steam distillation. The best flowers of lavender are fragrant in nature and have been used for making potpourris since years.

Best lavender essential oil has also been traditionally used in making perfumes. The oil is very useful in aromatherapy and many aromatic preparations are made using lavender oil. Best lavender oil blends well with many other essential oils including cedarwood, pine, clary sage, geranium, and nutmeg. Today, lavender essential oil is used in various forms including aromatherapy oil, gels, infusion, lotion, and soaps.