Lemon Verbena Essential Oil Organic

    Lemon Verbena Essential Oil Organic

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    An aromatic plant native to South America, introduced into Europe in the 17th century and commonly grown in Mediterranean gardens. A shrub with slender stems and rough but deliciously fragrant leaves. Its low distillation yield produces a rare and precious essential oil with sweet, lemony and deep notes.

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    2,5 ml €14.35

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    Our opinion

    The most interesting fragrance based on lemon aldehydes. It is rather expensive, but is rarely used in its pure state: it is always better to dilute it.

    Botanical family: Verbenaceae
    Latin name: Aloysia triphylla or Lippia triphylla or Aloysia citriodora or Lippia citriodora
    Other name: lemon beebrush
    Origin: South America, France, Morocco
    Cultivation: Controlled organic agriculture - Certisys-BE1 control
    Part used: Leaf
    Production process: steam distillation
    Quality: 100% pure, natural, integral and chemotyped
    Olfactory notes: lemony, fruity, fresh

    Terpene aldehydes: geranial (20%), neral (15%)
    Sesquiterpenes: beta-caryophyllene (4.8%), germacrene D (3.6%), Ar-curcumene (3.5%)
    Monoterpenes: limonene (16%)
    Oxides: 1.8 cineole (4.7%)

    Do not confuse lemon Verbena with Verbena officinalis, traditionally used as an infusion, or with May Chang (or Exotic Verbena).

    • Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in children under 6 years of age.
    • Very photosensitizing essential oil, do not expose to the sun within 10 hours of its application to the skin.
    • Irritating to the skin in its pure state, to be diluted for dermal use.
    • Oral use is strictly contraindicated during pregnancy. Risk of drug interactions, not for internal use without medical advice.
    • Risk of allergy (limonene): take care not to overdose in mixtures.
    • An elbow test is recommended prior to any skin application (min 48 hours before use).
    • Avoid contact with the eyes.
    • Keep out of reach of young children.
    • Store away from heat and light.

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    Olfactory notes
    Herbaceous
    Bio
    Yes
    Reference
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