FAQ : Aromatherapy Direct

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	Q - What is the difference between the four lavenders?
A - Lavender B.P. is British Pharmaceutical Standard Lavender, and has a minimum linalyl acetate (ester) content of 39%. Lavender 40/42% has a higher specification of between 40 & 42%. This is a therapy grade. Finally the High Alps Lavender is the most prized for it's absolute purity, and the Bulgarian for it's extremely fine fragrance. Although the ester level is not specified in either of these two products, it is unlikely to be significantly lower than the other two Lavenders.


	Q - What is the difference between the two Sandalwoods?
A - Sandalwood Mysore is the only one used in therapy. The West Indian Sandalwood (Amyris) is from a different plant species, and imparts a very similar fragrance at a much cheaper price.

Q - I can't get anything out of the bottle!

A - You have probably purchased either Benzoin or one of the Sandalwoods. This is not a fault, they are very thick oils, but we still ship them with the droppers, for safe transit.