1 drop of the oil on the cot of a fretful baby may help him relax a bit. It is a very useful oil. Anyone interested in aromatherapy should have a bottle of this oil all the time. Spike Lavender Spike lavender, to lavandula latifolia is another variety of lavender. Unlike true lavender, it contains ketones.
Ketones are potentially neurotoxic.
They can attack part of the nervous system. This oil should be diluted before use. It should not be used undiluted on your skin. It contains a high level of ketones which are toxic. As such, it should be used sparingly.