Lovage Leaf, Essential Oil

Lovage Leaf

Lovage Leaf Essential Oil Botanical Name: Levisticum officinalis Plant Part: Leaves Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Origin: France Description: This large perennial herb can grow up to 6 feet (2 meters) high. A hollow stem and thick, dense ornamental foliage are characteristic of this plant. Color: Pale yellow to golden brownish liquid. Common Uses: A herb of historical uses, Lovage Leaf’s reputation has been built upon uses for edema, skin problems, menstrual irregularities, and fever. Consistency: Thin Note: Top Strength of Aroma: Medium Blends well with: Rose, Myrrh, Bay, and Spice Oils. Aromatic Scent: Lovage Leaf Essential Oil has a very unique, spicy warm, rich, root-like odor. Many consider it to be a very pleasant scent. History: The Garden Lovage is one of the old English herbs that was formerly very generally cultivated, and is still occasionally cultivated as a sweet herb. Lovage was used as a medicinal herb plant in the fourteenth century. Its reputation is believed to be founded largely on its pleasing aromatic odor. Cautions: Lovage Leaf Essential Oil is considered non-toxic, non-irritant, with possible skin sensitizing and/or phototoxic properties. Avoid use during pregnancy. Terms of Use Customers should purchase products from Essential7 with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. Essential7 shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product. The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties. As with any manufacturing process, Essential7 strongly suggest small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing. The information on the Essential7 website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by Essential7 as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of Essential7 no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained. The liability of Essential7. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. Essential7 shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm). *All of our oils are for external use only. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS ESSENTIAL7 Product: Lovage Leaf Essential Oil Lot No.: 11086-A02-2 Best Before: September, 2014 Store in air tight container; in a cool dry area; away from direct sunlight. Properties Specifications Results Appearance: Pale yellow to brownish liquid. Complies Odor: Characteristic warm spicy pleasant odor. Complies Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. Complies Specific Gravity: 0.895 – 0.970 @ 20°C Complies Refractive Index: 1.470 – 1.495 @ 20°C Complies Optical Rotation: +25 – +40 @ 20°C Complies