Description
Lavender True – Lavandula angustifolia
Origin: France
Family: Lamiaceae
Part used: Flowers
A flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region. This member of the Lavender family is popular with medical herbalists and aromatherapists alike. It’s a highly versatile variety renowned for its aroma, ornamental beauty and broad use in facilitating relaxation. The distillation of Lavandula angustifolia is widely considered an absolute essential in the home pharmacy for first aid.
Lavender has been widely used for over 2500 years for both its rich aroma and medicinal properties. The Romans used it to scent their public bathhouses and Cleopatra was said to use it to seduce her suitors. In Medieval and Renaissance Europe washerwomen were known as lavenders because they spread their laundry over lavender bushes to dry. It was also used to help ward off diseases such as the plague and cholera. Lavender has historically been used for its soothing, relaxing qualities and has been used to treat hyperactivity, insomnia, headaches, and sore joints. Lavender is believed to act as a mild sedative and has been widely used to treat burns, bruises and insect bites.
Fragrance notes
An antiseptic cleanliness is underlined by a soft, floral herbaceousness. Delicate notes of wood and smoke.
Blending notes
Blends well with most essential oils. Highly versatile.
Ingredients
100% pure Lavandula angustifolia maillette, distilled flowers, France
Key component
Linalyl acetate, Linalool, beta-Caryophyllene, 1,8-Cineol
Precautions
Lavender is one of the safest essential oils if used as directed. It can be applied directly to the skin. If ingested, drink milk, seek advice. Avoid eyes, flush with water. Keep out of reach of children.
Please note:
Therapeutic plant oils are used to support natural body process for optimum health and wellbeing. The information here is NOT meant as recommendation for cure of any medical condition or disease.
Directions
Skin Healing
To assist the skin’s natural healing and regeneration processes, especially when blistered or scalded, apply 2-5 drops directly to area. Lavender True is very calming and may help to ease painful nerve activity. Begin immediately and repeat hourly.
Sleep & Calm
Luxuriate in a calm, balanced atmosphere that promotes relaxation, and helps to counter restlessness and sleeplessness. Add 10 drops to your bath or diffuser. Repeat as required. Use half dose for children.
Shock
When experiencing shock or injury, bring the bottle of Lavender True to the nose and inhale deeply or add a few drops to pulse points. This will promote calm and balance and supports the body’s natural healing and restorative processes.
Bruising
To aid healing when skin is bruised, apply 1-2 drops directly to the area, prior to discolouration if possible. Repeat for several days. This oil can also be blended 50/50 with Geranium as a first aid preparation for all knocks and bruises.
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