Spike Lavender is the bold, camphoraceous cousin of fine lavender — wild-harvested in the Luberon and uniquely prized in aromatherapy for properties fine lavender simply cannot match.

🐝 Antivenomous & first aid — a traditional go-to for insect bites, stings, and minor toxic exposures; rapidly soothes inflammation and neutralizes local reactions.

🦠 Antibacterial & antifungal — purifies and sanitizes the skin; effective against bacterial and fungal infections, acne, and superficial skin conditions.

🔥 Analgesic & anti-inflammatory — relieves burns, sunburns, and pain on contact; soothes inflamed skin, muscle soreness, and joint discomfort.

🫁 Expectorant & mucolytic — clears and decongests the respiratory tract; supports recovery from bronchitis, colds, and respiratory congestion.

🛡️ Antivenomous & First-Aid Action

Spike Lavender is one of the rare essential oils traditionally recognized for its antitoxic properties. Applied promptly to insect bites, stings, and minor animal bites, it helps neutralize local venom, reduce swelling, and soothe pain — making it an indispensable first-aid companion for outdoor use.

🦠 Antibacterial, Antifungal & Antimicrobial

Rich in 1,8-CINEOLE/EUCALYPTOL and CAMPHOR, Spike Lavender delivers broad-spectrum antimicrobial action. It cleanses and sanitizes the skin, combats acne-causing bacteria, and inhibits fungal growth — making it effective for blemish-prone skin, minor skin infections, and nail care.

🔥 Analgesic & Anti-Inflammatory

The analgesic and anti-inflammatory synergy of LINALOOL and CAMPHOR makes Spike Lavender exceptionally effective for pain relief. It soothes sunburns, minor burns, and inflammatory skin reactions, while easing muscle tension and joint discomfort when used in massage.

🌬️ Expectorant, Mucolytic & Decongestant

With one of the highest natural concentrations of 1,8-CINEOLE among lavender species, Spike Lavender powerfully supports respiratory health. It loosens and expels mucus, clears bronchial congestion, and eases breathing — traditionally used for bronchitis, colds, and respiratory infections.

✨ Cicatrizant & Skin-Repairing

Spike Lavender actively supports skin regeneration and wound healing. Its cicatrizant and repairing properties help minimize scarring, accelerate recovery from burns and abrasions, and improve the appearance of blemish marks — suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

🌿 Insect Repellent & Air-Purifying

Diffused or applied topically, Spike Lavender naturally repels mosquitoes, lice, and other insects. Its purifying and stimulating aromatic profile also sanitizes indoor air, making it a versatile ally for both personal protection and home wellness.

📋 Traditional Indications

• Insect bites, stings & minor animal bites
• Sunburns & minor burns
• Skin infections & acne
• Bronchitis, colds & respiratory congestion
• Muscle & joint pain
• Eczema & scar healing
• Lice prevention & insect repellency

✨ Scent Notes

Top/head · Middle/heart.

✨ Scent Profile

Herbaceous · Fresh · Camphoraceous · Earthy.

👥 Target Group

Adults · Teens · Children over 6 years old.

⚠️ Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. Use with caution during the second and third trimesters. Keep out of reach of children under 6 years old. Children over 6 must use under adult supervision.

💡 Usage Recommendations

Skin application — Apply 1–2 drops diluted in a carrier oil (2–3%) to the affected area. Suitable for scars, eczema flare-ups, after-bite reactions, and sunburn relief. Avoid undiluted application on sensitive or broken skin.

Diffusion — Diffuse 3–5 drops for 20–30 minutes to sanitize, refresh, and perfume indoor spaces. Effective for respiratory support and creating an energizing atmosphere.

Massage — Blend at 2–3% in a carrier oil and apply to muscles, joints, or the scalp. Supports relaxation, pain relief, and scalp health.

Bath — Add 4–6 drops dispersed in a bath base or neutral shampoo before adding to warm water. Do not add undiluted essential oil directly to bathwater.

Capillary — Add 2–3 drops to your shampoo or hair mask for anti-lice, anti-dandruff, and purifying scalp benefits.

Cosmetic ingredient — Incorporate at 0.5–1% into creams, serums, or balms for skin-healing, anti-scar, and purifying properties.

💊 Recommended Dosage

Skin application — Dilute at 2–3% in a carrier oil (approx. 1–2 drops per teaspoon of carrier). Do not exceed 3% concentration for facial use.

Diffusion — 3–5 drops per session, maximum 3 sessions per day. Ventilate the room between sessions.

Bath — 4–6 drops dispersed in a solubilizer or bath base. Do not exceed 6 drops per bath.

Capillary — 2–3 drops per application, added to shampoo or conditioner. Use up to 3 times per week.

🌿 Skincare Goals

Anti-scar/cicatrizant · Eczema · After-bite · Sunburn

💇 Haircare Goals

Purifying · Anti-dandruff · Anti-lice

🧠 Mental Goals

Energy/vitality

🎯 Other Goals

Mosquitos/insects · Air sanitizing/refreshing · Perfuming · Anti-lice · Nailcare · Respiratory

✅ Recommended Uses

Diffusion · Skin application · Cosmetic ingredient · Massage · Bath · Capillary

❌ Not Recommended

Internal use · Undiluted application on skin · Use near eyes or mucous membranes · Use on children under 6 years old · Use during the first trimester of pregnancy

🫀 Body Areas

All Body · Face · Neck & Décolleté · Hands · Feet · Nails · Hair

🧴 Skin Types

All

🪮 Hair Types

All

⚠️ Read the "Precautions" section carefully before use.

• Therapy-grade essential oil — 100% pure, natural, and complete (HEBBD certified) · certified organic (FR-BIO-10, EU Organic Farming) · cruelty-free · 100% natural origin.
• Single-ingredient: undiluted, uncut, free of any added substance — no carrier, no preservative, no standardisation treatment.
• Wild-harvested in the Luberon, Alpes de Haute-Provence — collected below 800 m altitude, where camphor content is naturally highest.
• Distilled and bottled in Provence, France — family-owned operation collecting since the 1930s.

🧪 INCI

• LAVANDULA LATIFOLIA HERB OIL*.

🌿 Botanical Characteristics

• Latin name: Lavandula latifolia.
• Other names: Broadleaved lavender, spike lavender, aspic lavender, Portuguese lavender.
• Botanical family: Lamiaceae.
• Part used: Flowering tops.
• Origin: Luberon, Alpes de Haute-Provence, France.
• Status: Therapy-grade, food-grade.

⚗️ Active Ingredients*

• Camphor.
• 1,8-Cineole/Eucalyptol.
• Linalool.
• Limonene.

*From organic farming.

🌿 Allergens***

• LINALOOL.
• CITRONELLOL.
• LIMONENE.
• COUMARIN.
• GERANIOL.
• EUGENOL.

***Potential Allergens (naturally present in some essential oils) according to Annex III to EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

👃 Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: clear, mobile liquid.
• Color: colorless to pale yellow.
• Odor: fresh, herbaceous, and strongly camphoraceous, with a clean, penetrating character distinct from fine lavender.
• Taste: pungent, camphoraceous, slightly bitter.
• Consistency: fluid, non-viscous.

💡 Did You Know?

The name aspic is believed to refer to the asp viper (Vipera aspis) — spike lavender was traditionally used to treat its bites. The plant grows wild across southern France, typically below 800 meters in altitude, and blooms through the end of summer.

The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering tops. It is nearly colorless to pale yellow and naturally contains a high level of camphor (around 10%), which gives it its powerful, fresh, and camphorous scent — very different from that of fine lavender.

🌿 What Is Spike Lavender?

Spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) stands apart from fine lavender by its longer stems, broader leaves, and intensely fragrant violet flowers. It thrives at lower altitudes and in warmer climates than its more delicate cousin. Its unique chemical profile — rich in camphor and 1,8-cineole — gives it distinct therapeutic properties that set it apart in aromatherapy.

🔥 Spike Lavender & Burns — A First-Aid Reflex

One of the most well-known traditional uses of spike lavender essential oil is for minor burns. Valued since antiquity for its skin-repairing, analgesic, and cicatrizing properties, it is a go-to in aromatherapy for minor burns, sunburns, and insect bites.

Thanks to its camphor and 1,8-cineole content, it acts quickly on pain, inflammation, and skin repair — making it a true first-aid reflex oil in aromatherapy, for external use only.

✅ In Summary

Spike lavender is a plant of exceptional versatility — a natural medicine cabinet staple. Whether for wound care, pain relief, or air purification, it earns its place in many situations. Choosing spike lavender is a step toward a healthier, more natural lifestyle.

⚡ Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) — The Action Oil

Spike lavender is the powerhouse of the lavender family. Its high camphor content (up to 20%) and significant 1,8-cineole levels make it fast-acting and penetrating. It is the go-to choice for acute, targeted situations: insect bites, minor burns, muscle tension, and respiratory congestion. Its action is rapid and pronounced — best used punctually and in small amounts. Not recommended for young children, pregnant women, or people with epilepsy due to its camphor content.

🌸 Fine Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — The Balance Oil

Fine lavender is the most versatile and gentle of all lavender species. Rich in linalool and linalyl acetate — two of the most studied calming compounds in aromatherapy — it works progressively and holistically. It supports the nervous system, promotes restful sleep, soothes skin, and brings emotional equilibrium. Suitable for daily use, for all ages (including children over 3 months), and across a wide range of applications.

⚖️ Side-by-Side Comparison

Spike Lavender · Action oil · Fast & powerful · Acute, targeted use

Fine Lavender · Balance oil · Gentle & progressive · Daily well-being, versatile use

🧬 What Makes Spike Lavender Unique

Spike lavender’s therapeutic potency rests on its distinctive biochemistry. Camphor (up to 20%) delivers fast-acting analgesic and decongestant effects, making it highly effective for muscle tension and respiratory support. 1,8-Cineole (eucalyptol, 20–35%) amplifies the penetrating, expectorant action and contributes the characteristic sharp, fresh note. Together, they make spike lavender one of the most targeted and rapidly effective essential oils in aromatherapy — a precision tool rather than an everyday tonic.

🌍 Altitude & Terroir Matter

Unlike fine lavender, which thrives above 800 meters, spike lavender grows at lower altitudes — typically between 200 and 700 meters. Where the two species overlap in elevation, they hybridize naturally to produce lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia), a distinct species with a mixed chemical profile. Altitude is therefore not just a geographic detail: it defines the species, the chemistry, and the therapeutic character of the oil.

✨ Storage Recommendations

• Protect from light and heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Always close the bottle tightly.

⚠️ Regarding The Information Presented Here

The information presented here is for educational purposes only. It is a summary of our interpretations of the various works on aromatherapy we have studied. It should not under any circumstances be considered as medical advice. If you intend to use this essential oil for therapeutic purposes, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

• Danièle Festy, My Essential Oils Bible, Leduc Publishing.
• Danièle Festy, The Illustrated Guide to Essential Oils, Leduc Publishing.
• Françoise Couic-Marinier & Carole Minker, Aroma-Kids – Effective and Safe Essential Oils and Hydrosols for Children, Terre Vivante Publishing.
• Xavier Fernandez, Carole André, Alexandre Casale, The Complete Guide to Essential Oils, Hydrosols and Vegetable Oils, Cosmetic Valley Publishing.

📋 Notice

• It is best to test the essential oil before using it (two drops in the crook of the elbow for at least 48 hours to check that there is no reaction).
• Be sure to follow the storage conditions carefully to avoid any risk of oxidation, which can cause the formation of sensitizing secondary compounds.

🖐️ Skin Application

• Always dilute before applying to the skin. Due to its camphor content, it should not be applied undiluted, especially on sensitive areas such as the face.
• When used on the skin in children over 6 years old and in sensitive individuals, dilute carefully in a carrier oil.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

🚫 Contraindications

• Not recommended for children under 6 years old.
• Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Contraindicated in people with epilepsy or a history of seizures due to its camphor content.
• Contraindicated in cases of severe hypotension.
• People with asthma should seek medical advice before using it.
• Not to be confused with Fine Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) or Lavandin (Lavandula × hybrida). Their biochemical compositions and usage restrictions are completely different!

🌿 Allergens***

• Linalool.
• Citronellol.
• Limonene.
• Coumarin.
• Geraniol.
• Eugenol.

***Potential Allergens (naturally present in some essential oils) according to Annex III to EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.