Lavender Introduction

      Lavender is native to the mountainous zones of the Mediterranean where it grows in sunny, stony habitats, and it is now grown throughout southern Europe and the United States. Lavender is a heavily branched short shrub that grows to a height of 3 and a half feet. Its broad rootstock bears woody branches with erect, rod-like, leafy, green shoots. A silvery down covers the gray-green narrow leaves, which are oblong and tapered, attached directly at the base, and curled spirally. Lavender essential oil comes from the plant's small, blue-violet flowers. The flowers are arranged in spirals of 6 to 10 blossoms, forming interrupted spikes above the foliage.

      The ancient Romans used it as a bath time cleanser to speed up healing. Lavender is probably the most useful, versatile and popular essential oil. It is a powerful antiseptic and healer. Lavender calms, refreshes, invigorates and lifts the spirits. A very safe essential oil, and it can be used in many ways. It is excellent for tiredness, tension and depression, and because it is so gentle, it may be applied undiluted to burns, bites, and used during pregnancy (should not be used during early stages of pregnancy). Lavender enhances the musculoskeletal, digestive, circulatory and immune systems. It is also a support against muscular aches and pains, and abdominal cramps associated with pre-menstrual syndrome. It also maintains healthy skin.

      When diffused, Lavender's clean scent soothes emotional extremes, and when massaged into the temples and neck, eases headaches, promotes feelings of calmness and relaxation. Colic, cramps, and nausea respond to a gentle abdominal massage of Lavender. A drop or two of Lavender on the pillow helps promote restful sleep.

Lavender Home Use

      abrasions, abscesses, acne, animal bites, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, athlete's foot, bleeding, blisters, boils, bruises, burns, catarrh, chapped skin, chilblains, colds, convalescence, coughs, cuts, dandruff, dermatitis, detoxifying, diaper rash, diarrhea, disinfectant, ear infections, fainting, febrifuge, frostbite, gingivitis, hay fever, headaches, heartburn, hiccups, immunity stimulant, influenza, insect bites, insect repellent, insomnia, itching, laryngitis, lumbago, muscular aches, nervine, neuralgia, normalizes skin, palpitations, rashes, scalds, scars, scrapes, sedative, shock, sinusitis, sties, sunburns, swelling, tendinitis, tonic, toothaches, ulcers, urticaria, vomiting, whitlows, whooping cough, windburns, wounds

Lavender Aromatherapy Use

      Versatile and useful oil. Mixing Lavender essential oil with another essential oil will not only enhance its own action, but will also strengthen the action of any other oil mixed with it. It relaxes, soothes, restores and balances your body and mind. It can calm or stimulates according to your bodies needs. Lavender essential oil is excellent for refreshing tired muscles, feet and head. Treats burns and reduces scaring.

      According to some research, lavender essential oil may be as effective as certain barbiturates in treating sleep disorders. Herbalists treat skin ailments, such as fungal infections, burns, wounds, eczema, and acne. It is also used externally in a healing bath for circulatory disorders and as a rub for rheumatic ailments.

Lavender Profile

      The information listed below will let you know where the oil originated, what part of the plant, tree, flower etc... was used, how it was distilled, the color, the aroma, what it blends well with and more. Because essential oils are created with 100% pure natural resources, there may be issues that will affect you in some way and we advise that you read this information.

Origin:  France, Bulgaria, United States Source:  Flower Tops Production Method:  solvent extract for the absolute or steam distillation for the essential oil Uses:  Acne, blemishes, Anxiety, Allergies, Asthma, Athletes Foot, Boils, Bronchitis, Bruises, Burns, Colic, Cramps, Ear ache, Eczema, Hair loss, Headaches, Hiccups, Insect bites & stings, Insect repellant, Lice, Muscle aches, Nausea, Pains, Psoriasis, Ring worm, Scars, Skin infections, Speed healing, Sunburn, Catarrh, Circulatory Problems, Colds, Dandruff, Eczema, Flu, Headaches, Insomnia, Muscle Aches and Pains, PMS Symptoms, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Sinusitis, Skin Problems, Sunburn, Tension, Throat Infection, Wounds and Sores Traditional Use:  Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Insecticide, Sedative Appearance:  Colorless or yellow liquid having the characteristic odor and taste of lavender flowers. Aroma:  Middle note Scent:  Floral, Sweet, Woody, Herbal Effects:  Ease tension, Help maniac depression, Lighten feelings of depression, Levels emotional swings, Lessen stress, Dispel hysteria, Dispel fear, Assists with insomnia, Dispel nervous tension, Lower anxiety, Lessen exhaustion, aggression, anxiety, balancing, calming, concentration, cooling, exhaustion, fatigue, hysteria, nervous tension, relaxing, soothing, stress Blends Well With:  Clary Sage, Frankincense, allspice, amyris, basil, carrot, cedarwood, chamomile, citrus, clove, cypress, dill, eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, hyssop, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, lime, mandarin, marjoram, myrrh, neroli, orange, patchouli, pepper, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, rosemary, spearmint, spikenard, tangerine, tea tree, thyme, tonka, verbena, vetiver, wintergreen, yarrow, blends well with more oils especially citrus, jasmine, bergamot, rose Main Constituents:  Linalol, linalyl acetate, lavandulol, lavandulyl acetate, terpineol, limonene, caryophyllene

Lavender Precautions

      Lavender should not be used during the early stages of pregnancy. Use Lavender with caution if you have low blood pressure. Increases effects of medications with sedative effects such as antihistamines (consult your physician before use). Be careful when using for babies, children and the elderly without consulting your physician first.

      With all essential oils, never use on or around newborns, if you are breastfeeding, have a breathing problem, taking medications, on a strict medical treatment plan by your doctor for an ongoing medical condition, consult your physician.

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