 Lavender
An evergreen
woody shrub, up to 1 meter tall, with pale green, narrow linear
leaves and violet blue flowers.
The name
Lavender is derived from the Latin word 'lava', meaning to
wash. The common variety (English Lavender/Lavendula Vera)
can grow to over 3 feet tall (1m). It is indigenous to mountain
regions of the countries bordering the western half of the
Mediterranean. Over the last few decades the popularity of
this plant has even stretched over to Australia where is is
grown as a perfume plant.
This English
garden herb is highly regarded for its classic fragrance in
soap, and potpourris, but lavender is also an important medicinal
herb. Lavender was used as a condiment to flavour foods and
people thought that it would 'comfort the stomach'. Lavender
oil can be used to prevent faintness, nervous palpitations,
spasms and colic. It can also be used to prevent flatulence
and to induce appetite .Lavender Essence applied to the gums
is alleged to prevent toothache and can also be applied to
alleviate rheumatic pain and sprains.
Herbalist
regards Lavender as the most useful and versatile essential
oil for therapeutic purposes. Lavender is the essential oil
most commonly associated with burns and healing of the skin.
It also has antiseptic and analgesic properties which will
ease the pain of a burn and prevent infection. It also has
cytophylactic properties that promote rapid healing and help
reduce scarring. Lavender French is a popular choice amongst
both Aromatherapists and massage therapists for its combination
of therapeutic quality and pleasant floral scent.
Lavender
Essential Oil
Botanical
Name: Lavandula officinalis
Plant
Part: Flower Head
Extraction
Method: Steam Distilled
Color:
Pale yellow liquid
Consistency:
Thin
Note:
Top
Strength
of Aroma: strong
Blends
well with: bay, bergamot, chamomile, citronella, clarysage,
geranium, jasmine, lemon, mandarin, orange, palmarosa, patchouli,
pine, tangerine, thyme, rosemary, rosewood, ylang ylang
Aromatic
Scent: Produced in Provence France, this oil has a sweet
floral note preferred by many.
Common
Uses: Oil distilled from the flower has applications as
a stimulant, tonic, headache relief, and for relief of intestinal
gas. It is also used to quiet coughs and disinfect wounds.
Applied as a compress, lavender oil provides relief from neuralgic
pains, rheumatism, sprains, and sore joints.
Lavender
is credited with being an analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant,
antiphlogistic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
antiviral, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant,
cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, and as a
diuretic.
Cautions:
Non toxic, non irritant and non sensitizing.
GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution should be taken when using
Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from
a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils
should be kept out of the reach of children.
DISCLAIMER:
This information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical or prescriptive
suggestions. Any reference to medicinal or health benefits
is not meant to treat or diagnose any problem and is not meant
to replace professional medical advice and should not take
the place of any prescribed medication that has been prescribed
by a physician.
The material
in this website is not meant to take the place of diagnosis
and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Since the
actual use of essential oils by others is beyond our control,
no expressed or implied guarantee as to the effects of their
use can be given nor liability taken. Essential oils are to
be used at your own discretion. Any application of the recommendations
is at user's sole risk. The Altiec disclaims any liability
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and assumes no responsibility for any actions taken.
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