LAVENDER (Lavandula augustifolia, L. offianalis, L. vera)
Steam distilled from the flower in France (world’s finest comes from Provence), England, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Croatia, New Zealand, in smaller quantities all over the world. Possibly the most adulterated and misrepresented oil on the market.
SAFETY: When using true lavender oil, safe at normal dosage. Photosensitization can occur with chemically altered oils. Do not use with coumadin or blood thinning drugs. Alcohol ester classification.
USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in European aromatic medicine.
PROPERTIES:
- Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
- Known as the universal oil, almost every condition can benefit from treatment with lavender
- All skin conditions, including burns, wounds, insect bites, blisters, eczema, abscesses, scars, diaper rash, sunburn, etc.
- Disinfectant, treats cystitis, vaginal infection, flu, viral infections, tuberculosis, typhoid fever (Antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, antifungal)
- Treats muscle spasm, strains and sprains, cramps, contracture, rheumatic pain
- Normalizes blood sugar output by the liver, reduces apetite when taken before meals
- Blood thinner, lymphatic cleanser, reduces water retention and balances blood pressure
- Stimulating and sedating depending on what is needed
- Harmonizes conflicting aromas, great for unifying blends
- Reduces nausea and vomiting
- Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, cardio-vascular, lymphatic, reproductive, nervous
PERFUME NOTE: Top or heart note
EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:
- Stabilizes emotional and etheric planes
- Reduces mood swings, manic depressive tendencies
- Chakra: Balances all chakras
- Clears environmental energy, neutralizes disharmonic frequencies