Description
The essential oil of Lavender is a pale yellow and is steam distilled from the flowers, buds and leaves of the Lavendula augustifolia plant. The oil has a top/middle note and is considered the finest variety. Lavender is one of the most versatile oils and is considered the best oil for general use. It can be used undiluted to treat a variety of issues such as headaches, insomnia, insect bites, and acne. The oil can also be used as a carrier oil to massage painful areas and stimulate the circulation. When applied to acne, it can reduce the flare up and lessen any possible scarring. As a steam inhalation, it can help relieve respiratory congestion.
Botanical name:Lavendula augustifolia
Method:Steam distilled
Part used:flowers, buds and leaves
Colour:pale yellow.
Consistency:thin
Perfumery note:Top/middle
Aroma:Herbaceous, floral with a slightly camphorous note.
There are a few different varieties of Lavender used to produce the essential oil, ours is the Augustifolia, which is considered the finest.
Lavender is one of the most versatile oils, considered the best oil for general use, and one of the few oils that can be used undiluted.
It can be daubed on the temples or back of the neck to aid sleep, relaxation, and relieve headaches.
Use neat on insect bites, also acts as a repellent.
This oil can be used to disinfect surfaces around the home, and is also anti fungal, so effective against Athletes foot and other fungal skin problems.
Use in a carrier oil to massage painful areas, to stimulate the circulation, for hair health and hair loss.
When applied, diluted, directly to acne spots, it can reduce the flare up, and lessen any possible scarring.
As a steam inhalation also helps relieve respiratory congestion.
Warnings:
Although Lavender is such a versatile all rounder, do not ingest, or use when pregnant or breast feeding.
Diabetics should use with care.
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