Aromatherapy Oils - Lavender

Botanical name: Lavendula Officinalis / Augustfolia
Botanical family: Labiatae

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Part of plant used: Flowers

Origin: Common in the Midi region of France, Italy and Dalmatia. Grows naturally on high plateaus. Solitary plants, rich in minerals. English Lavender is not as strong as alpine as it is spoilt by pesticides so the natural balance of the soil has been affected.

Description: Floral, light and clear with woody undertones.

History: Lavender is probably the most popular of Aromatherapy oils and has been used for centuries as an antiseptic and insecticide.

Properties and Indications:

Highly antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Diuretic
Sudorific
Tonic for the heart - calm palpitations caused by stress
Wounds and sores, burns
Sinusitis
Eczema
Cholagogue, choleretic
Disinfectant
Influenza, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia
Migraine, vertigo
Intestinal spasm
Hypertension - high blood pressure
Lice, scabies
Alopecia
Emmenagogue
Relaxes the nervous system

Personality

Soothing and refreshing qualities

Blending:

Benzoin, Cajuput, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Hyssop, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrrh, Myrtle, Niaouli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Verbena, Vetivert

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