Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Essential Oil Profile, Benefits, Properties

• Color: Clear with a Tinge of Yellow
• Oil Consistency: Thin
• Perfumery Note: Top/Middle
• Initial Aroma Strength: Medium
• Scent: Fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous, slightly fruity.

Action: Antiseptic, analgesic, antitumoral, anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, sedative, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, rubefacient, sudorific, vulnerary.

Benefits, Indications: Beneficial for healing burns, cleansing cuts and wounds. Ideal for skin care since it prevents the build up of excess sebum, a skin oil that bacteria feed on. Lavender has also been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. Sunburns (including lips), dandruff, hair loss, allergies, convulsions, herpes, headaches, dyspepsia, insomnia, high blood pressure, menopausal conditions, phlebitis, tumors, premenstrual conditions, scarring (minimizes), skin conditions (acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, rashes), stretch marks.

More Info: It may be used for bruises and skin irritations. Lavender is a universal oil with many different applications. It may also help arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, depression, earaches, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, hives (urticaria), insect bites, laryngitis, nervous tension, respiratory infections, rheumatism and throat infections. Lavender oil relieves pain when used for rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago and muscular aches and pains, especially those associated with sport.

It is also very beneficial for problems such as colds, halitosis, and whooping cough and helps the digestive system deal with colic, nausea, vomiting and flatulence. Lavender oil is one of the few essentials oils that can be used neat on the skin, and this is especially useful when treating a minor burn or wound.

Supplemental Information: The Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil

Chemical Constituents: a-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis-ocimene, trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, linalool, linalyl acetate, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate Companion Oils: Most oils, especially citrus oils, chamomile, clary sage, geranium, cedarwood, pine, nutmeg

Precautions: Although lavender oil is considered one of the safest essential oils, you should discontinue use if you have any allergic reactions.

Science and Research

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