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spike oil

plant substance
Also known as: oil of spike, spike lavender oil
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Spike oil, also known as spike lavender oil, is a pale yellow, fragrant essential oil derived from spike lavender plants. These plants belong to the genus Lavandula, which comprises about 30 species native to the Mediterranean region.12

Spike lavender oil is used primarily for scenting soap and in cosmetics. It is considered a somewhat inferior grade compared to lavender oil distilled from other lavender species. The essential oil of lavender, in general, is obtained by distilling the flowers and is a key ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics. Lavender plants themselves are evergreen shrubs with fragrant leaves and attractive flowers, commonly found in herb gardens and widely cultivated for their essential oils.12

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