LAVENDER OIL 100% PURE

Description:

Our lavender oil is extracted from Lavandula angustifolia alsoknown as Lavandula. officinalis spica and vera of the Lamiace

Our lavender oil is extracted from Lavandula angustifolia (alsoknown as Lavandula. officinalis, spica and vera), of the Lamiaceae(Labiatae) family. It is also known as garden, common or Englishlavender.

 

It iswith good reason why lavender oil is one of the most favoriteessential oils, as it has wonderful qualities and also smellsgreat. It is a calming, relaxing oil, which combats stress andcrisis, while the antiseptic properties helps with cold, flu andother ailments. It is excellent for asthma and migraines. Apartfrom that it supports female health and on the skin it has ahealing effect, while preventing scarring and balancing theskin.

 

Oilproperties

 

Lavenderoil has a light fresh aroma, is clear in color and watery inviscosity.

 

Originof lavender oil

 

It isan evergreen woody shrub about 1 meter high (3 feet), withgray-green narrow linear leaves and the most beautiful purple-blueflowers, perched on a long stem and a few varieties of it grow wildin the Mediterranean region, but the main producer isFrance.

 

Thename is derived from the Latin word ''lavera'' which means ''towash'' and the Romans used it frequently in their bath routine, andit is said to have been introduced by them into England, where itsoon was a firm favorite.

 

It wasa favorite for strewing on the floor, since it released an aromawhen walked upon and it is often used these days in toilet water,as an insecticide or in sachets to be placed between linen. It isalso used to clean wounds and to treat burns.

 

Extraction 

 

Lavenderoil is extracted from the flowering tops by steam distillation andyields 1.4 % - 1.6 %.

 

Chemicalcomposition

 

Themain chemical components of lavender oil are a-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis-ocimene, trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor,linalool, linalyl acetate, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol andlavendulyl acetate.

 

Precautions

 

Althoughlavender oil is considered one of the safest essential oils, youshould discontinue use is you have any allergicreactions.

 

Therapeuticproperties

 

Thetherapeutic properties of lavender oil are 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 

 

Lavenderoil has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves, relievingtension, depression, panic, hysteria and nervous exhaustion ingeneral and is effective for headaches, migraines andinsomnia.

 

It isalso very beneficial for problems such as bronchitis, asthma,colds, laryngitis, halitosis, throat infections and whooping coughand helps the digestive system deal with colic, nausea, vomitingand flatulence.

 

Lavenderoil relieves pain when used for rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago andmuscular aches and pains, especially those associated withsport.

 

On theskin, lavender oil tones and revitalizes and it is useful for alltypes of skin problems such as abscesses, acne, oily skin, boils,burns, sunburn, wounds, psoriasis, lice, insect bites, stings andalso acts as an insect repellent.

 

Lavenderoil is one of the few essentials oils that can be used neat on theskin, and this is especially useful when treating a minor burnwound.

 

Summary

 

Lavenderoil is one of the most versatile oils and is handy to have aroundthe house, as it can be used for such a variety ofproblems.

 

It notonly helps with nervous conditions, it is useful for the digestivesystem, the respiratory tract and skin problems, it also helps withmuscle aches and pains and arthritis andrheumatism.

 

• Burners and vaporizers
  • In vaportherapy, lavender oil can be useful for allergies, anorexia,dizziness, sleeplessness (also in children), hay fever, headaches,depression, trauma, anxiety, hysteria, fear, nightmares,irritability, nervous tension and as an insect repellant. Apartfrom that it can assist to lift depression, help in crisissituations, sooth irritability and relieve stress and thereby helpwith tense muscles and muscle spasms.
• Blended massage oil or in the bath
  • Lavenderoil can be used as a massage oil or diluted in the bath, forabdominal pains, allergies, anorexia, arthritis, bowel disorders,fatigue, hay fever, headaches, insomnia, moodiness, trauma,anxiety, depression, hysteria, nightmares, fear, irritability,nervous tension, stress and just for the plain pleasure of relaxingin such a fragrant surrounding.
• As a wash / on a cotton bud
  • Lavenderoil can be used as a wash or on a cotton bud for acne, insectbites, carbuncles, bruises, chilblains, dandruff and lice.
• Cold compress
  • On a coldcompress, lavender oil can be used for: arthritis, eczema andsores.
• Cream or lotion
  • When itis used in a cream or lotion, it is most helpful with relievingburns, Its cicatrisant properties help the skin heal faster and thecytophylactic properties will help it do so with less scarring. Thesoothing and anti-inflammatory action of lavender oil will alsohave a balancing action on the skin and can be used for dermatitis,eczema, psoriasis, boils, carbuncles and acne. When employing theanti-inflammatory action of this oil, use in concentrations of lessthan 1%. Furthermore it will help ease the pain of sunburn andsunstroke and will also counter the itching effect of insectbites.

 

LAVENDER OIL 100% PURE