Learn More About Spike Lavender Oil’s Potential Benefits

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By Dr. Mercola

There are over 20 different species of lavender and on top of these are several cultivars and hybrids brought by its popularity and extensive history of cultivation. The three most common and most popular lavender oils available commercially are:1

True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — Also known as common lavender or English lavender, it produces clumps of beautiful, pastel purple, scented flowers above green or silvery-gray foliage

Spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) — Dubbed the Portuguese lavender, it is a coarser plant with broader leaves and spiked flowers. “Latifola” is a Latin term for “broadleaf” while “Lavandula,” its …read more

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