Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Lavender essential oil has a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma
that is soothing and refreshing. Because it is the most versatile of all
essential oils, no home should be without it. It is great for winding down
before bedtime, yet has balancing properties that make it just as beneficial for boosting stamina and energy.*
Therapeutic-grade lavender is highly regarded for skin and beauty. It may
be used to cleanse cuts, bruises, and skin irritations. The French scientist
René Gattefossé was the first to discover these properties when he severely
burned his hands in a laboratory explosion. Using lavender oil, he noticed a remarkable healing soon afterwards.
Most essential oils work best when blended
with each other. The right combination will enhance the effects and power of the
essential oils. For some basic "oil recipes", check out our Recipe page or visit
our Essential Oil Blends store for some outstanding "Ready-Blends", created by
Young Living.
Body Systems Affected: Emotional balance,
immune and nervous systems and skin.
Uses: Lavender essential oil is the most universal and is known to "work wherever it's needed. If in doubt, use lavender! It may help with arthritis, acne, allergies, burns, leg cramps, dandruff, diaper rash, hair loss, herpes, indigestion, insomnia, menopausal conditions, nausea,
PMS, minimizes scarring, stretch marks, water retention and loads more!
Historical Uses:
The ancient Greeks called the lavender herb nardus, after the Syrian city of Naarda.
It was also commonly called nard.
During Roman times, flowers were sold for 100 denarii per pound, which was about the same
as months wage for a farm laborer or 50 haircuts from the local barber. Lavender was commonly
used in Roman baths to scent the water, and it was thought to restore the skin. When the Roman
Empire conquered southern Britain, the Romans introduced lavender.
During the height
of the Plague, glove makers at Grasse would scent their leathers with lavender oil,
and this was claimed to ward off the Plague. This story could have some validity as
the Plague was transmitted by fleas, which lavender is known to repel.
Properties: Analgesic, anti-coagulant, anti-convulsive, anti-depressant, anti-fungal, antihistamine, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, regenerative and sedative.
Aromatherapy Effects: Lavender essential oil promotes consciousness, health, love, peace and a general sense of well-being.
Scent: Floral, sweet, herbaceous, balsamic,
woody undertones
How to use: Diffuse. Apply to
Vita Flex points and/or directly on area of concern.
Dietary Supplement Uses: When using as a supplement, dilute
one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat's or rice milk or 1 drop in a tsp.
of honey. Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for internal consumptions by the FDA.
Safety: Repeated use can result in extreme contact
sensitization. Avoid direct sunlight or UV light for up to 72 hours after use.
Do not use on children under 2 yrs old. For children 2 years and older use with
caution and greater dilution.
Suggested Blending Oils: Most oils, especially
citrus oils, chamomile, geranium and Clary sage.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Lavender Testimonials
"We used the Lavender for my son who burned his finger on a hot pan...the pain
went away immediately, it blistered up, but has never really hurt since then. He
used it a couple of times since the burn after the blister burst and we have
been happy with the results. Today I put it on Jen's sunburn---she is very pale
skinned and we had a big day at church with water balloons and the like. She
didn't even know she burned until this evening when it began itching and
burning. I put 2 drops on each shoulder and she hasn't complained at all with
the burn stinging or anything since." Anita
"My daughter got shingles when she was 4 and I only had Lavender and Melrose so
I put that on her spine and on her owies and it went away and she's never had a
reoccurrence." Wendy
Did you know. . .
Lavender can turn a fresh black bruises into clear skin in less than 30 minutes (doesn't work as well on older bruises).
Rub Lavender oil on the feet for a calming effect on the body.
Rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you
sleep.
Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and
reduce swelling.
Put 2-3 drops of Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain.
Drop Lavender oil on a cut to stop the bleeding.
Mix several drops of Lavender oil with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and use
topically on eczema and dermatitis.
To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on
the end of the tongue or around the naval or behind the ears.
To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of Lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a
small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the
top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the
bleeding stops (do not freeze the lip or gum).
Rub a drop of Lavender oil over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts.
Rub Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin.
Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.
To reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage Lavender oil on and
around the affected area.
Rub 2 – 4 drops of Lavender oil over the armpit area to act as a deodorant.
Rub a drop of Lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help
alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
Rub several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and place in your linen
closet to scent the linens and repel moths and insects.
Place a drop of Lavender oil in your water fountain to scent the air, kill
bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings.
Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer, which
will deodorize and freshen your laundry.
Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore.
Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies.
Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to
decrease pain.
Drop Lavender oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria.
Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to a rash to stop the itching and heal the skin.
Additional testimonials and application suggestions for Lavender
Essential Oil can be found at Oil Testimonials.
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