Botanical Name: Cistus ladaniferus
Common Method of Extraction: Steam
Part Typically Used: Flowers, Leaves
Color: Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Base
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Fresh, woody, spicy
Cistus Oil Uses: anti-microbial, astringent
LAUREL LEAF
Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Common Method of Extraction: Steam
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: fruity
Bay Laurel Oil Uses: Amenorrhea
LAVENDER
Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia / Lavandula officianalis
Common Method of Extraction: Steam
Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers
Color: Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: floral, sweet, fruity
Lavender Oil Uses: Acne, athlete’s foot, cystitis, insect bites, labor pain, rheumatism, scabies
LAVENDER, SPIKE
Botanical Name: Lavandula latifolia
Common Method of Extraction: Steam
Part Typically Used: Flowering Top
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: floral, sweet
Spike Lavender Oil Uses: like lavender oil
LAVENDIN
Botanical Name: Lavandula abrialis / Lavandin Abrialis, Lavandula intermedia / Lavandula hybrida / Lavandin Grosso, Lavandin Super
Common Method of Extraction: Steam
Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers/Buds
Color: Pale Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Fresh, sweet, floral
LEMON
Botanical Name: Citrus limon
Common Method of Extraction: Cold Press
Part Typically Used: Rind (Peel)
Color: Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: lemon
Lemon Oil Uses: Athlete’s foot, colds, spots, warts
LEMON BALM
Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
Common Method of Extraction: Steam
Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers/Buds
Color: Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: Fresh, lemony
Melissa Oil Uses: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, indigestion, insect repellent, fragrance
LEMON EUCALYPTUS
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus citriodora
Common Method of Extraction: Steam
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Color: Pale Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Sweet, lemony
Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil Uses: Arthritis, bronchitis, cold sores, poor circulation
LEMONGRASS
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus / Cymbopogon flexuosus
Common Method of Extraction: Steam
Part Typically Used: Grass
Color: Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: Fresh, lemony
Lemongrass Oil Uses: Acne, athlete’s foot, insect repellent, muscle aches, scabies
LEMON MYRTLE
Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora
Common Method of Extraction: Steam
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Color: Pale Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: lemony
Lemon Myrtle Oil Uses: Not available
LEMON TEA TREE
Botanical Name: Leptospermum petersonii
Common Method of Extraction: Steam
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Color: Clear Tinge of Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Lemony,
LIME
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Common Method of Extraction: Cold Press
Part Typically Used: Rind (Peel)
Color: Light Green
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Fresh, citrusy
Lime Oil Uses: Acne, colds, varicose veins
LINDEN BLOSSOM ABSOLUTE
Botanical Name: Tilia vulgaris
Common Method of Extraction: Solvent
Part Typically Used: Blossoms
Color: Deep Brown
Consistency: Medium
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: floral, citrus
Linden Blossom Absolute Uses: Headache, insomnia, migraine