lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender is a highly fragrant essential oil used in aromatherapy and fragrance therapies.

The name lavender comes from the Latin root lavare , which means "to wash." Traditionally Lavender was frequently used in baths to help purify the body and spirit.

The Romans used its antiseptic quality to bathe and cleanse their wounds.

This herb is also considered a natural remedy for a range of ailments from insomnia and anxiety to depression and mood disturbances, lavender has a calming, soothing, and sedative effect.

What is Lavender?

• Lavender oil is an essential oil, derived from plants by steam distillation of the flowers.

• Lavender is a native of the Mediterranean countries.

• Today, it flourishes throughout southern Europe, Australia, and the United States

• The oil in lavender's small, blue-violet flowers is what gives the herb its fragrant scent.

Lavender oil can be used in many different ways

Benefits of using Pure Lavender Oil

Insomnia
Lavender oil used in aromatherapy slows the activity of the nervous system, improves sleep quality, promotes relaxation, and lifts mood in people suffering from sleep disorders.

Massage
Blended Lavender essential oil produces a relaxing, calming effect resulting in improved sleep quality, more stable mood, increased mental capacity, and reduced anxiety.

Inhalation
use lavender inhale vapors for

• Headaches
• Nervous disorders
• Exhaustion.

Skin ailments
such as

• Fungal infections (like candidiasis)
• Wounds
• Eczema
• Acne, with lavender oil
• Dry, scaly skin problems

Bathing

A few drops of the oil in a hot bath will relieve anxiety and produce a pleasant drowsiness. In a cool bath the oil will refresh and energise.

Lavender is available in many forms

Commercial preparations are made from dried flowers and essential oils of the lavender plant. These preparations are available in the following forms:

• Aromatherapy oil
• Bath gels
• Extracts
• Infusions
• Lotions
• Soaps
• Teas
• Tinctures
• Whole, dried flowers

The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease.
Aromatherapy combines the soothing, healing touch of massage
with the therapeutic properties of Essential Oils.