Botanical name: Lavendula angustifolia
Family: Lamiaceae / Labiatae
Origin: Cultivated mainly in France. Extracted from Lavender flowers grown at a higher altitude
Characteristics: Fresh, powerful, herbal, floral and sweet aroma. It is water white to pale yellow in colour and watery in viscosity.
Blends well with: Bergamot, German & Roman Chamomile, Citronella, Clary sage, Geranium, Jasmine, lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Thyme, Rosemary, Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang
Common Uses:
- Lavender is helpful in the treatment of all types of pain to calming the nerves such as headache, migraine, muscular pain, rheumatism, menstruation pain.
- It’s antiseptic properties make it ideal to use for treating coughs, cold, catarrh, asthma, sinus, flu as well as the treatment of wounds, ulcers, cystitis and catarrhal discharges
- Lavender has both a sedative and a tonic action on the heart. It will help lower bold pressure and ease nervous tension and palpitations.
- Lavender has great nerving sedative properties. It is useful for treating a variety of nervous and psychological disorders including depression, insomnia, nervous tension, hysteria.
- Lavender super excellent useful to alleviate stress. It helps by producing inner acceptance of a painful situation, easing fear and creating the strength that allows you to keep calm and carry on.
- It is ideal for treating burns being antiseptic and encouraging skin to heal quickly, suitable for all wounds and helps to relieve discomfort from damaged areas. It is used in general skin care for all types of skin.
Precautions:
- Avoid in early stages of pregnancy
- May have dull drowsy effect when treating client with low blood pressure
- Although lavender is considered one of the safest essential oil but it may have allergic reactions in some individuals
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