Our true lavender oil is organic, distilled from the tops of the lavender flower at a small lavender farm in Provence France. The farm is situated at the top of the plateau of Haut Provence in the French Alps. This lavender is grown at a high pristine elevation over 3,500 feet, creating a highly exotic and complex lavender oil. This lavender oil is hand cultivated and certified biodynamic. Never any chemicals or pesticides used, ever.

Our true lavender oil, Lavandula Angustifolia, is not only organic, but cultivated under the supervision of the French regulatory organization SIMPLE which preserves the use of medicinal plants as it has been historically known in France since the Middle Ages.

This strict cultivation code requires our lavender to be as close as possible to its natural wild conditions so its character is not altered. Our fields are away from and protected against pollution sources like factories and roads, and in very limited production.

Biological agriculture excludes all synthetic chemicals, such as fertilizers or herbicides. Water quality has to be guaranteed. Biodynamic principles emphasize living soil and the farm as a wholistic organism. This is what makes this lavender so special.

Due to its extremely limited production, Forces of Nature is one of the few companies this farm offers distribution. As our farm adheres to the strictest of purity codes and takes tremendous pride in its product, it also adopts the same policy with its allotment for this limited supply. We feel very honored to have it and very proud to offer it to our customers.

We were chosen to be allocated this oil because of our unwavering commitment to well being, our superb reputation for quality of our products, and our human rights efforts through volunteer work for Action Against Famine.

This true lavender oil is extremely unique and with the exception of Forces of Nature, it is rarely found outside of Provence France where it is distilled.

Provence is known for products which delight the senses. In Provence history abounds. From Nostradamus being born here, to the popes in Avignon. In Provence there is a strong sense of place, and lavender is its messenger.

This True Lavender is effective in treating headaches, especially from tension or stress. When rubbed into the temples, for example, it can cure a nervous headache. It has antispasmodic, analgesic and sedative properties. It strengthens the nervous system and may help in cases of nervous exhaustion and mild depression.

Because of its strong antibacterial action, the essential oil from this true lavender can be used for treating burns, cuts, psoriasis, acne and other skin problems. Its powerful antiseptic properties are able to kill many of the common bacteria such as typhoid, diphtheria, and streptococcus, as well as being a powerful antidote to some snake venoms. Lavender also aids in restoring the body to balance.

Lavender is commonly known for its calming, relaxing, and soothing effects. It is therefore commonly used to promote deep and restful sleep by applying 1-2 drops on a pillow before going to bed or applying several drops to your bath water.

The many uses of lavender make it well worth having in medicine cabinets and first aid kits. It is no small feat to be regarded through history as such a valuable commodity both for the pleasure of its fragrance and for its medicinal properties. It has deserved the popularity it enjoys.

Those who know the true benefits of this special lavender come back to it forever. As with other oils, the chemical structure of lavender does very little to explain the full range of its physiological and psychological benefits. Difficult to pinpoint, but definitely there. In this fashion, Lavender produces deep and refined long term benefits.

Farmed, cloned, Provence, France.
Blossoms, 2001 distillation

This French oil comes from the valley of Provence France. This variety is also purchased direct from the farm and possesses a characteristic sweetness of odor; certain sections of Southern France produce lavender oils with a high ester content unequaled elsewhere. Other producing regions: Italy, Southern Russia, Hungary, England, Australia, Tasmania, and the United States.

This is a lovely variation of lavender; grown wild in the south has the most delightful velvety aroma. If velvet had a scent, this would be it. However, if you prefer organic oil, then you want to use our special selection French Lavandula Angustifolia which we have in limited supply and is grown in higher altitudes.

Traditional use: Traditionally, herbalists used lavender for a variety of conditions of the nervous system, including depression and fatigue. It has also been used for headache and rheumatism. Because of its delightful odor, lavender has found wide application in perfumes and cosmetics throughout history.

This lavender also contains a high proportion of Phenol, which makes it a strong antiseptic and antibiotic.

As a result, this oil has a wide range of application. It is antiseptic and healing for all external skin conditions such as treating wounds, burns, eczema, boils, dermatitis, rheumatic pains, muscular pains, and lumbago. It is also used to ease the pain and help heal skin tissue from fever blisters, cold sores, and herpes.

Interesting, this oil is also helpful on camping trips as it repels fleas and mosquitoes.