General information
Name: Lovage
Botanical name: Levisticum officinale
Origin: France
Production method: distilled by steam distillation
Distilled plant part: root
Appearance: viscous liquid
Colour: dark yellow to brown
Odour: powerful, woody, spicy
Composition
Main biochemical constituents: (Z)-ligustilide, 3-(Z)-butylidene-phthalide, pentyl cyclohexadiene, (E)-ligustilide, beta-pinene.
Allergens: limonene <2%, linalool <0.2%.
The composition of essential oils varies from one production to another, as the conditions in which the plant grows are never identical from one year to the next. The composition of the oil in your bottle is therefore unique.
Directions for use
Uses: for skin massage (always dilute in vegetable oil, maximum 20%), oral use (seek medical advice before ingesting), diffusion, inhalation.
Storage: store away from light, heat and air.
Precautions for use
Do not use on infants or children under 6 years of age. Do not use during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Photosensitising.
Quality
Commitment: organic essential oil, 100% pure and natural from France, containing all the aromatic components of the plant.