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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 3:41 PM

How and which shall I choose when there are different types of essential oils available in yourwebsite? for example you have Bergamot Commercial, betgamot Extra, Bergamot Bergaptene Free and Bergamot calabrian. I only know that the Bergamot Bergaptene Free is not photosensitive, but I don't know how to distinguish the others from the description. Pls help, thanks. The different types of Lavender also confuse me a lot.

Sassy

Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 3:50 PM

Bergamot commercial and Calabrian are both steemed distiled, this will mean that they are less photo-toxic. then the Extra which is Cold pressed. The Bergaptene Free is cold pressed bergamot but has had the furanocumarins removed therefore preventing it from being photo-toxic.
The lavender is varied by the species and by the country of origin. The most popular seems to be the Australian, my personal favorite is the French Mont Blanc, this is one that is very difficult to say which to go for as they are slightly different in scent and everyone have different preferences.
The Frankincense commercial is steam distilled whereas the Olibanum is CO2 extracted, which means more of the heavier constituents remain in the essential oil giving it a rounder odour. The BP stands for British Pharmacopoeia, i.e. it has to meet the specific standards that they set with its chemical constituents.

JENNA

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:43 PM
Dear Jeena, I was told that the French Lavender should be better than the Australia one, is it true? Also I am still a bit confused on how to choose the Lavender from your web. May be you can tell me if they have difference theraupeutical properties? (i.e. which has the most "anti-Stress" property and which has the most "pain killing" property?) Thanks, Sassy Sassy

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:59 AM

Hi there, I am not an aromatherapist, but have been using EOs for many years and experimenting with making my own creams.

My understanding is that all lavenders have the same therapeutic properties, just a matter of finding one that you like. I personally like Lavender French, but I have tried others and also like them. It's a matter of taste and finding one that you like. Unfortunately, you have to try a few before you find a favourite. Personally, I've never found any lavender that I didn't like. Over time as you experiment with the EOs, you'll find your own preferences. And often the cost of the oil depends on the region. My understanding is that this has nothing to do with therapeutic properties, just simply supply and demand.

Hope this helps.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:20 PM

Sassy,

As an Aromatherapist, I would like to clarify several points that Elizabeth has made.

Firstly, different types of Lavenders do exhibit similar properties, but not the same.

Generally speaking, the more adverse the growing conditions, the more therapeutically active constituents are available to the plant, as is the case of Alpine French Lavender. It becomes even more complex when one considers chemotypes (genetically identical - botanically speaking - but having different propeties).

Secondly, with regards to which is better for what, Spike Lavender (Lavandula spica, Lavandula latifolia) is generally used for muscular and respiratory conditions, due to the higher percentages of Oxides, which have a 'drying' effect on the body.
True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is generally useful for the mind, with a main chemical constituent of esters, which have a 'calming' effect on the body.

The important thing to remember is that even the "experts" in our field can have differing points of view on what a particular EO can do and its major chemical properties. As was recommended by Elizabeth, use your nose, and notice the reactions you get from them.

One final thing, wherever possible, make sure you at least know the botanical name of the oils you are buying.

Hope this helps a bit.

Paul

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