Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Plant Part: Flower Head
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled, Organic
Origin: Bulgaria

Description: An evergreen woody shrub, up to 1 meter tall, with pale green, narrow linear leaves and violet blue flowers.
Common Uses: Lavender Bulgarian is credited with being an analgesic, anti-convulsive, antidepressant, anti-phlogistic, anti-rheumatic, anti-septic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, Cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, and as a diuretic. Herbalist regards Lavender as the most useful and versatile essential oil for therapeutic purposes. Lavender is the essential oil most associated with burns and healing of the skin. It also has antiseptic and analgesic properties which will ease the pain of a burn and prevent infection. It also has Cytophylactic properties that promote rapid healing and help reduce scarring. Lavender Bulgarian is a very therapeutic benefits comparable in status to the better-known Lavender Population. The different soil, temperature, precipitation, etc. contributes to some subtle changes in scent, the greatest advantage being for more sophisticated label claims.

History: Lavender is adapted to living in a dry climate and is native to the western half of the Mediterranean, reaching altitudes of up to 1800 meters. It is believed that the Romans and the Benedictine monks subsequently introduced it to rest of Europe.
 
Cautions: Nontoxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. 
Check out my blogs as more details are there in 2 separate blogs One is all about Lavender and the other is in the Natural First Aid in the Home.