Description
True Lavender essential oil is extracted from Lavandula angustifolia (a.k.a. L. officinalis, L. spica and L. vera) from the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family. It is also referred to as common, garden or English lavender.
Precautions
Considered one of the safest oils in the world. Still discontinue use if you should experience an allergic response.
Therapeutic Properties
Lavender oil's therapeutic properties include analgesic, anti-convulsant, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-toxic, carminative, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, insecticide, nervine, restorative, sedative and tonic.
Uses
Lavender essential oil has a soothing effect on the nerves, alleviating tension, depression, panic, hysteria and nervous exhaustion.
It helps headaches,migraines and sleeplessness. It's good for problems like bronchitis, asthma, colds, laryngitis, halitosis, throat infections and whooping cough.
It's useful for colic, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, arthritis, rheumatism, lumbago and muscular aches and pains, especially those related to sports.
Lavender tones the skin and is helpful for all types of skin conditions like abscesses, acne, boils, oily skin, burns, sunburn, wounds, psoriasis, lice, insect bites, stings and works as an insect repellent.
Lavender is one of the few oils that can be used directly on the skin and is especially beneficial when tending to a minor burn.
Burners & Vaporizers
Add Lavender essential oil to vapor therapy for allergies, anorexia, anxiety, depression, fear, hay fever, headaches, hysteria, insomnia, irritability, nervous tension, nightmares, syncope, trauma and as an insect repellent.
Blended In The Bath
Add to massage oil, or dilute in the bath for abdominal pains, allergies, anorexia, arthritis, bowel disorders, fatigue, hay fever, headaches, insomnia, moodiness, trauma, anxiety, depression, hysteria, nightmares, fear, irritability, nervous tension, stress and for relaxing.
As A Wash
Use as a wash or on a cotton ball for acne, insect bites, carbuncles, bruises, chilblains, dandruff and lice.
Compress
Use on cold compress for arthritis, eczema and sores.
Blends Well With
Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Nutmeg, Pine and all Citrus oils.