Lavender essential oil

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Application 

Extraction method

Steam distilled from flow­ering top

Aromatic description

Powdery, floral, light

Main chemical components

Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Ocimene

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Description

Lavender is a universal essential oil well known to balance the body and the mind. It works efficiently wherever there is a need.

If in doubt, use lavender!

Properties

Analgesic, Anticoagulant, Anti convulsant, Antidepressant,  Antifungal, Antihistamine, Anti-infectious, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antimutagenic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitoxic, Antitumor, Cardiotonic, Regenerative, and Sedative.



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Uses & Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

    • The body’s natural response to free radical damage is to create antioxidant enzymes — especially glutathione, catalase and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Many studies have indicated that lavender essential oil increase the activity of the body’s antioxidants that help prevent and reverse oxidative stress.

Helps Treat Diabetes

    • Lavender essential oil has therapeutic potential for prevention and reversal of diabetes, by attenuating hyperglycemia.
    • Use it topically on neck and chest, diffuse it or take it internally.

Lavender Improves Mood and Reduces Stress

    • It has unique ability to protect against neurological damage. Lavender has a long history in treating migraines, stress, anxiety and depression. There are many studies and researches for this main property.

Help alleviate anxiety, sleep disturbance and depression

    • With zero side effects, lavender proved to be more effective then the prescript medicine.
    • Use aromatically

Supports Brain Function

    • When diffused, help reduce brain oxidative stress and improve cognitive impairment. Lavender oil is a potential natural treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
    • It also is a viable treatment option for neurological dysfunctions such as stroke.

Treats Burns and Cuts

    • Fight infections and combat bacterial and fungal disorders (antimicrobial properties). Over 100 studies confirm this.
    • Speeds the healing of burns, cuts, scrapes and wounds.
    • Blended with other essential oils (like clove, cinnamon and tea tree oil – 1:1 ratio) is very effective in fighting against Candida albicans and Staph aureus. These are main causes of many fungal and bacterial infections that lead to respiratory pneumonia and skin fungi.
    • To treat cuts, scrapes or wounds, mix 3-5 drops of lavender oil with half teaspoon of coconut oil, and apply the mixture topically.

Promotes Healthy Skin and Hair

    • improve skin conditions, from canker sores to allergic reactions, acne and age spots when used topically
    • reverse signs of aging
    • lavender oil mixed with frankincense oil help reduce inflammation and signs of aging, like dark spots
    • lavender with other oils like thyme, rosemary and cedarwood, can significantly improve alopecia areata and hair loss when massaged into the scalp daily

Relieves Headaches

    • one of the best essential oils for headaches because it induces relaxation and relieves tension
    • inhale for 15 minutes
    • Mix 2 drops of lavender with 2 drops of peppermint oil and rub the mixture into the back of the neck and the temples to relieve headaches

Improves Sleep and Insomnia

    • For sedative and calming properties, it works to improve sleep quality and treat insomnia
    • diffuse lavender oil in your bedroom before or during sleep or add 15 drops of oil and one cup of Epsom salts for a relaxing bath before sleep

Relieves Pain

    • rub the oil into the affected area can reduce inflammation and pain intensity, helping alleviate the symptoms of many health conditions.
    • can be used as a natural remedy for PMS and menstrual cramps

Complementary Therapy for Cancer

    • Can be used as a therapeutic agent because lavender oil stimulates the immune system, boost mood, improve sleep and fight stress.
    • Using lavender oil, helps patients with cancer cope with stress, nausea, chronic pain and depression.

Natural Perfume

    • Rub a few drops of lavender oil directly on the skin as natural perfume, or dilute it in water or with a carrier oil for a subtle scent
    • Add 2-3 drops of lavender oil in a spray bottle and use it whenever and wherever for a fresh smell
    • Add a few drops into the personal care products such as liquid soap, shampoo or conditioner



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Risks & Side Effects

For most people, Lavandula angustifolia is completely safe.

  • Medication Interactions – If you are already taking any prescription medication for sleep-related disorders or depression, be cautious! Lavender can increase the effectiveness of these medications. If you use any cough or flu medicine with sleepy effects, you’d better avoid lavender oil. Before anesthesia, it is also better to avoid it a week or two before.
  • Pregnant Women – Use lavender with caution in your third trimester because it can have a relaxing effect on muscles and can also affect hormone levels.
  • Children – Lavender oil is considered generally safe for children to use, although there is some concern that lavender’s effect on hormone levels could be harmful for boys who have not yet gone through puberty.
  • Internal use of Lavender Oil – It may cause gastrointestinal irritation, and it is better to avoid using internally if you have a sensitive digestive system.

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