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Lavender
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| Botanical
Name |
Lavendula angustifolia /
Lavandula officinalis |
| Origin |
France, England, Yugoslavia |
| Description |
It is one of the most popular
and versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy. Revered
by the Romans for its antiseptic properties, it was used to
scent baths and to cleanse wounds. Lavender is one of
the few essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin.
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| Extraction |
Steam distillation from
flowers |
| Fragrance |
A sweet, balsamic, floral
aroma. Widely used in perfumes and potpourris |
| Properties |
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory,
Antiseptic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-bacterial, Cholagogue, Cytophylactic,
Deodorant, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Nervine, Rubefacient, Sedative,
Sudorific, Tonic, Balancing, Anti-parasitic, Anti-convulsive,
Calmative, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Vermifuge, Regulating,
Anti-rheumatic, Cicatrisant, Anti-microbial, Insecticides |
| Aromatherapy
Use |
Calming, relaxing, anti-stress/anti-depressant,
balancing, refreshing, cleansing |
| Medicinal
Uses |
Lavender is a complex oil with many
actions and therefore many uses. Beneficial to various stress-related
problems such as headache and insomnia. Beneficial as inhalant
for respiratory illnesses such as Asthma and Bronchitis; Excellent
antiseptic properties combined with a gentle skin-soothing
action make it beneficial for acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns,
dermatitis, and earache. Undiluted, it is soothing to insect
bites and stings. One of the safest of all oils; can be applied
directly to cuts, bruises and superficial burns.
Also used for: Abscesses, Catarrh,
Convulsions, Depression, Oily Skin
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| Other Uses |
Bath, massage, skin care,
compress, room spray. - A few drops on a cloth placed in the
dryer with laundry freshens and sanitizes it naturally. |
| Emotions,
Psyche: |
Balancing, Relaxing, Soothing |
| Safety Info |
No known contra-indications.
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