Lavender Essential Oils are perhaps the most popular oil used in aromatherapy. It works well with most essential oils and is one of the easiest to blend. Often we use it in blends where it is not needed for its therapeutic value or aroma just to stabilize another blend. It has a mild nature that makes it one of the few essential oils that can be applied to the skin "neat" (at 100% strength) on a small area of the body.
Therapeutically, Lavender essential oil has a wide range of benefits. In almost any aromatherapy book you will read, Lavender will have the longest list of benefits. It's very commonly used in Spa's for its floral scent and relaxing qualities and a top quality high altitude Lavender is one of the most used essential oils for a good night's sleep.LAVENDER, Lavandula angustifolia (Plant Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae)
Type of plant: A shrubby evergreen bush with silver, spike-shaped, grayish-green leaves and flowers in various shades of lavender to purple on top of tall, stiff stems
Part used: Flowering tops
Method of extraction: Steam and CO, distillation
Therapeutic properties: Analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, anti venomous, calmative, cicatrizing, cytophylactic, sedative, soporific, spasmolytic, vulnerary
Therapeutic uses: Inflammatory conditions, skin infection, wounds, cuts, grazes, rashes,
itching, stress-related eczema, nervous psoriasis, sunburn, burns, muscular spasm, muscular contraction, abdominal cramp, headache, migraine, insomnia, nervousness and related conditions, acne, pimples, insect bites, stress, tension, anxiety, tension, panic; insect deterrent
Blends well with: Basil linalol, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile german, chamomile roman, clary sage, cypress, elemi, eucalyptus lemon, eucalyptus radiata, frankincense, geranium, ginger, ginger lily root, grapefruit, greenland moss, immortelle, juniper berry, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, manuka, marjoram (sweet), melissa, myrtle, niaouli, orange(sweet), oregano, palmarosa, petitgrain, pine, plai, ravensara, ravintsara, rose maroc, rosemary, rose otto, spearmint, spikenard, spruce, tangerine, tea tree, thyme linalol, valerian, vetiver, yarrow
Precautionary advice: No contraindications known.
Lavender - Pure Essential Oil 10 ml
For using aromatically: Add 5-10 drops of our Essential Oil into the water filled container of our Oil Burners or Electric Humidifiers. The oil will naturally vaporize throughout the room. For best results, clean your humidifier regularly. The amount of oil to be used may vary depending on Humidifier/Burner size and room size. Add additional drops to adjust for a stronger aroma as desired.
