A Versatile Base Pair: Lavandin & Grapefruit
You really get to understand the versatility essential oil blending when you chose a couple of them and build several therapeutically different blends with the two as the core blend…or base pair!
Here’s a fun base pair of two of my favorite essential oils. I call it: Lavandin Grapefruit Duet.
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⭐️Lavandin Grapefruit Duet Blend
- 3 drops Lavandin essential oil (Lavandula x intermedia)
- 2 drops Pink Grapefruit essential oil (Citrus x paradisi)
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About Lavandin Grapefruit Duet
This unpretentious essential oil pairing is rich in stress-reducing d-limonene and calming linalool and linalyl acetate for relaxed yet uplifted energy. The touch of camphor and 1,8-cineole in the Lavandin encourages deep breathing.
You can diffuse Lavandin Grapefruit Duet essential oil blend on its own. It’s a beautiful way to gently lift the spirits while cleansing the air and supporting the immune system.
However, the beauty of this duo is that both work beautifully together and in concert with a wide variety of essential oils. This allows you to be as creative as you want in formulating numerous blends with an array of intentions!
Essential Oil Blending Ideas
First blend a stock bottle of Lavandin Grapefruit Duet. Then experiment with aromas by combining the duo with a drop or two of one of the following essential oil in your diffuser:
- For Enhanced Calm try Ho Wood (Cinnamomum camphora ct linalool) or Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
- For Positive Energy try Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) or Gingergrass (Cymbopogon martinii var Sofia)
- For Stress Reduction try Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum ct linalool) or Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
- For Romance try Jasmine (Jasminum spp) or Neroli (Citrus x aurantium)
- For Air Cleansing try Red Myrtle (Myrtus communis) or Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora)
- For Cold Care try Eucalyptus (E. globulus or E. radiata) or Black Spruce (Picea mariana)
- For Memory Support try Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis/Salvia rosmarinus) or Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
- For Mindful Activity try Rose (Rosa spp) or Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens)
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☀️Essential Oil Spotlight: Lavandin: 1 + 1 = X
Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia) is a species of Lavender that’s a cross between true Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia). The “x” in the botanical name indicates a hybrid.
When true Lavender and Spike Lavender are cultivated near each other, Lavandin grows naturally between the two. True Lavender grows best at high cool elevation, while Spike Lavender prefers a warmer lower elevation. Lavandin grows very happily at the border. (Can you see where the “intermedia” in its name comes from?)
We can thank the busy bees for creating this beautiful Lavender hybrid.
The herbaceous, sweet, clean aroma of Lavandin essential oil brings together the best of true and Spike Lavender!
Learn more about how Lavandin essential oil can support your wellness in my book Lavender: Lavender Recipes & the Plant Behind the Oil.
This deep dive into Lavender is available in my Etsy Shop (signed paperback) and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle (Unlimited).
Here’s something that will bake your noodle: You’ll notice the same “x” in Grapefruit’s botanical name, Citrus x paradisi. This is because it is a hybrid of the Pomelo (Citrus maxima) and the Sweet Orange (Citrus x sinensis). But wait, there’s also an “x” in Sweet Orange’s botanical name! That’s because it, too is a hybrid. It’s a hybrid of the Pomelo and the Mandarin (Citrus reticulata).
☀️Research Spotlight: Grapefruit and Warfarin
Very common on the herbal supplement market, Grapefruit contains furanocoumarins which have been shown to potentiate (enhance) the blood thinning effect of the anti-coagulant warfarin. It’s important to note that this increased anti-coagulant effect was observed in people taking an ORAL grapefruit dietary supplement (or juice) while on warfarin.(1)
This same effect is unlikely with inhaled or topical application of Grapefruit essential oil. This is because the primary furanocoumarin responsible for the anti-clotting effect is not present in the essential oil. The furanocoumarins that are present in Grapefruit essential oil occur in such small quantities that they are unlikely to impact blood clotting.(2)
Did you give the Lavandin Grapefruit Duet a try? Did you add a third essential oil? Please let us know in the comments below!
References
- Abebe, W. (2019). Review of herbal medications with the potential to cause bleeding: dental implications, and risk prediction and prevention avenues. EPMA J, 10(1):51-64. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13167-018-0158-2
- Tisserand, R., Young, R. (2014). Essential oil safety, 2nd Ed. Churchill Livingston Elsevier.
Mom’s Shopping List
If you’re looking to shop for essential oils on Amazon, I suggest Plant Therapy and Edens Garden. Or check out the options at Aromatics International. To get you started, here are my favorites for the Lavenders and Grapefruit:
- Pink/Rose Grapefruit essential oil (Citrus x paradisi):
- Aromatics International, organic, Rose
- Plant Therapy, organic, Pink (Direct and Amazon).
- Lavandin essential oil (Lavandula x intermedia):
- Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia):
- Aromatics International, organic artisan (grown and distilled in Montana)
- Plant Therapy, organic (Direct and Amazon)
- TIP: Plant Therapy’s Lavender Hydrosol (Direct and Amazon) is lovely for skin care and general aromatherapy.
- Spike Lavender essential oil (Lavandula spicata):
- Aromatics International, organic
- Edens Garden, sustainable (on Amazon).
Preferred Essential Oil Suppliers
Each one of these favorite suppliers provides a wide selection of sustainable, therapeutic, beautifully aromatic, pure essential oils. Browse their inventory and imagine the aromatic possibilities!
- Aromatics International for ethically wildcrafted, organically sourced, and Certified Organic essential oils (Mom’s AI favorites)
- Plant Therapy for Certified Organic and sustainably sourced, conventional essential oils (Mom’s PT favorites)
- Also at Plant Therapy on Amazon
- Edens Garden (on Amazon) for sustainably sourced, conventional essential oils (Mom’s EG favorites)
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is for educational purposes only.
All recipes provided are for personal use and are not designed for re-sale or large-scale manufacturing.
Please consult your doctor, naturopath, herbal practitioner, or other qualified health professional for medical advice and before starting any herbal regimen, particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, have any existing medical conditions, or are taking any medications.
Chris P | Author, Certified Aromatherapist, Natural Skin Care Formulator
Chris (“Mom”) enjoys formulating bespoke aromatherapy, skin care, and herbal products to support her family, pets, friends, and clients. She also loves experimenting with recipes in the kitchen. An avid reader, writer, and lifetime learner, Chris enthusiastically explores research rabbit holes and then writes about her discoveries.💚 (Learn more >>)
