NOW Foods Lavender Oil

by Now Foods

Product Features

• 100% Pure & Natural
• Lavandula officinalis (spp.)
• Aromatherapeutic - GC/IR Verified

Product Description

Size: 4 Ounces

Lavender's soft, calming aroma has made it one of the most popular in the essential oil family.  Its clean, light scent and texture make it one of the most versatile oils.  Can be diffused for aromatherapy, or added to a warm bath.  NOW® Lavender is 100% pure, and steam distilled to ensure high concentrations of Lavandula officinalis.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 4 inches ; 7.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013OXEFK
• UPC: 733739075611
• Item model number: 7561
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,454 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

127 of 127 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smells GREAT!, December 9, 2010

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E. K. Williams "Deepblue0410" (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Now Foods Lavender Oil (4 oz) (Health and Beauty)

This is 100% PURE Lavandula Officinalis. It smells exactly the way it's supposed to. This is REAL lavender.

I see some reviewers complaining that it smells "watered-down", altered, or different from other oils they've bought. Be sure to check that you weren't buying a lavender hybrid in the past, known as Lavandula x hybrida, or LAVANDIN. It's commonly marketed and sold as real lavender, as companies can claim it is a "type of lavender". While it IS technically a TYPE of lavender, it differs from real lavender in a few ways.

Most Notably: the scent of LAVANDIN is much stronger than that of REAL lavender. It's medicinal properties vary somewhat as well. REAL lavender can be used to help heal burns, while the hybrid can actually worsen them!

LAVANDIN is used because it's easier to grow, and therefore cheaper. NOW Lavender oil is NOT the hybrid, but the real thing. I believe it is a superior product, but for those of you that prefer the stronger smell, look for Lavandula Hybrida, or "Lavandin" instead. If a bottle doesn't list which "breed" it is, you can't be certain which type it is. Maybe you could call whichever company that is selling it and find out? I would hope they would tell you, at least! NOW, however, actually lists the name on the bottle as being Lavandula Officinalis, or "official lavender". It can also be called Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula vera, among other names. There are dozens of different species of Lavender, so you may come across other names as well. The way to tell the difference between real and hybrid is this: if there is an "x" between genus and species names (Lavandula x intermedia) then it's a hybrid, and should smell stronger. Hope that helps. :D

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, it smells so good., January 7, 2008

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Leah A. Hartmann "Green Space" (Left Coast USA) - See all my reviews
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I put a few drops in my kids' bath each night and the whole house smells wonderful. Sometimes I also put a drop on a tissue and carry it in my pocket.
Love the smell of lavender and love to have it with me.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good price, May 18, 2008

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Candy95 "Candy" (Torrance, CA USA) - See all my reviews

As I often use lavender oil for bath tab, room spray, and lotion, I bought the big bottle this time. Its smell is good and reasonal price. I am satisfied with it.

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