Properties |
Lavender oil has a light fresh aroma with a woody
undertone, is clear in colour with a tinge of green and is watery
in viscosity. |
Origin |
It originated from France. |
Extraction |
Lavender oil is extracted
from the flowering tops by steam distillation. |
Chemical composition |
A-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis-ocimene,
trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, linalool, linalyl acetate,
caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate.
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Therapeutic properties |
Antiseptic, analgesic,
anti-convulsant, anti-depressant, anti-rheumatic,
anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, bactericide,
carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic,
decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive,
nervine, rubefacient, sedative, sudorific and vulnerary. |
Uses |
- Lavender oil has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves,
relieving tension, depression, panic, hysteria and nervous
exhaustion and is effective for headaches, migraines
and insomnia.
- It is also very beneficial for problems such as bronchitis,
asthma, colds, laryngitis, halitosis, throat infections and
whooping cough
- It helps the digestive system deal with colic,
nausea, vomiting and flatulence.
- Lavender oil relieves pain when used for rheumatism, arthritis,
lumbago and muscular aches and pains.
- On the skin, lavender oil tones and revitalizes and it is useful for all types of skin problems such as abscesses,
acne, oily skin, boils, burns, sunburn, wounds, psoriasis, lice,
insect bites, stings and also acts as an insect repellent.
- Lavender oil is one of the few essentials oils that can be used
neat on the skin, and this is especially useful when treating a
minor burn wound.
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Precautions |
- Although lavender oil is considered one of the safest
essential oils, you should discontinue use is you have any
allergic reactions.
- Avoid high doses during pregnancy because it is a uterine
stimulant.
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Blends with |
clove, cedarwood, clary sage, pine, geranium,
patchouli, etc. |
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