LABDANUM. Cistus ladaniferus. Thick treacle like gum from the European Rock Rose. The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Do not use if pregnant. Use for astral projection, bronchitis, colds, coughs, cystitis, eczema, infected skin, inflamed skin, lymph drainage, mature skin, meditation, promoting menstruation, psoriasis, rhinitis, swollen lymph glands, trauma, wrinkles. A good substitute for the expensive Galbanum Oil. (Also known as Ambriene, Ciste, Cistus Oil, Cyste Absolute, European Rock Rose, Gum Cistus, Labdanum Gum.)

LARCH. Larix laricina. A nice smelling oil. The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Use as for Cypress.

LAVANDIN. Lavandula hybrida. Tends to have a higher camphor content than the other Lavender oils which makes it very good in penetrative massage. The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Use for abscesses, aches and pains, acne, allergies, anxiety, bruises, burns, depression, headache, infections, insect bites, muscular aches and pains, oil burners, relaxation, stiffness. (Also known as Bastard Lavender, Lavandula hortensis, Lavandula x intermedia.)

LAVENDER - TRUE. Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis. The most well known essential oil which is grown throughout the world and mostly imported through France and so is often referred to as French Lavender. The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Use for abscesses, aches and pains, acne, allergies, anxiety, bruises, burns, depression, eczema, headache, infections, insect bites, insomnia, PMT, psoriasis, stress, sunburn. Some Aromatherapists apply neat Lavender oil to cuts and wounds. Also widely used as an antiseptic in Tattooing. (Also known as Common Lavender, Garden Lavender, Lavandula officinalis, Lavandula vera.) Used in Angel Therapy to stimulate the Fourth Chakra (heart) for compassion and unconditional love, and to give empathy for the tribulations of others