Essential Oil – Lavender Spike

• A sharp, camphorous, and intensely fresh aroma.
• It lacks the soft, "powdery" floral sweetness of True Lavender.
• Instead, it is piercing and herbaceous, with a scent profile that sits halfway between Lavender and Rosemary.
• It has a distinct medicinal "coolness" and a dry, woody finish. It smells "wide awake" and highly functional.

• Powerful Mucolytic: It is the best lavender for breaking up thick mucus and catarrh. It helps "dry up" a runny nose and clear a congested chest.
• Opening Airways: Highly effective in steam inhalations for sinusitis, bronchitis, and heavy head colds to promote easier breathing.
• Cough Relief: Helps soothe the bronchial tubes and reduces the urge to cough by clearing the irritants in the respiratory tract.

Advanced Pain & Muscle Management

• Analgesic for Joints: The camphor content provides a localized numbing effect, making it excellent for arthritis, rheumatism, and chronic joint pain.
• Muscle Relaxant: Helps ease "cold" muscle tension and stiffness. It is a favorite for deep-tissue massage to release stubborn knots.
• Nerve Pain: Traditionally used in blends for sciatica, neuralgia, and shingles to help calm overactive pain signals.
• Headache Relief: When massaged (diluted) into the temples, it helps clear tension headaches, especially those associated with sinus pressure.

Skincare & First Aid

• Severe Burn Support: Unlike Lavandin, Spike Lavender is historically used for burns (including radiation burns) to promote rapid skin regeneration and prevent scarring.
• Insect Bites & Stings: Its strong antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties quickly neutralize the itch of mosquito bites and the pain of wasp or bee stings.
• Fungal Infections: It is a more potent antifungal than True Lavender, making it effective for athlete’s foot and fungal nail conditions.
• Wound Healing: Helps stimulate the growth of new skin cells in slow-to-heal wounds or skin ulcers.

Mental Alertness & Focus

• Dispelling Lethargy: The camphorous aroma is mentally stimulating. It helps wake up the brain during the "afternoon slump" or when recovering from an illness.
• Refreshing the Senses: Provides a sense of "clarity" and cleanliness, helping to clear out mental clutter and nervous exhaustion.

• Use with Caution.
• Because of its high camphor content, Spike Lavender should be avoided during pregnancy and is not suitable for individuals with epilepsy or young children.
• It is stimulating rather than sedating, so avoid using it right before bed if you are sensitive to camphor.