Lavender
Botanical Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae (mint).
Plant Origin: Utah, Idaho, France.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from flowering top.
Chemical Constituents: Monoterpene; á pinene, â.pinene, camphene; Sesquiterpenes; Non terpene alcohols (45%), geraniol, borneol, lavandulol; Esters: linalyl acetate (30-34%); lavanduyle, Oxides: 1,8 cineol; Ketones; Sesquiterpenones; Aldehydes; Lactones: Coumarins.
Action: Antiseptic, analgesic, antitumoral, anticonvulsant, sedative, anti-inflammatory. Lavender is beneficial for cleansing cuts and wounds and is 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.
Found In: Aroma Siez, Brain Power, DragonTime, Envision, Forgiveness, Gathering, Gentle Baby, Harmony, Legacy, M-Grain, Mister, Motivation, RC, SARA, Surrender, Trauma Life, LavaDerm Cooling Mist, Lavender Volume Hair & Scalp Wash, Lavender Volume Nourishing Rinse, Tender Tush Ointment, Satin Scrub-Mint, Orange Blossom Facial Wash, Sandalwood Moisture Creme, Sunsation Suntan Oil, Wolfberry Eye Creme, Satin Scrub-Juniper Dragon Time Bath Gel, Lavender Rosewood Bar Soap, Estro (tincture), Dragon Time Massage Oil, Relaxation Massage Oil, AuraLight, and ProGen.
Traditional Uses: The French scientist René Gatefossé was the first to discover lavender’s ability to promote tissue regeneration and speed wound healing when he severely burned his arm in a laboratory accident. Today, lavender is one of the few essential oils to still be listed in the British Pharmacopoeia.
Indications: Burns (cell renewal), sunburns (including lips), dandruff, hair loss, allergies, convulsions, herpes, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, high blood pressure, menopausal conditions, nausea, phlebitis, tumors, premenstrual conditions, scarring (minimizes), skin conditions (acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and rashes) and stretch marks. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises, and skin irritations.
Other Uses: Lavender is a universal oil with many different applications. It may help arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, convulsions, depression, earaches, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, hives (urticaria), insect bites, laryngitis, nervous tension, respiratory infections, rheumatism, and throat infections.
Application: Diffuse or apply topically. Has a wide range of uses. Apply where you would use a deodorant. Safe for use on small children. May also be added to food or water as a dietary supplement.
Fragrant Influence: Calming, relaxing, and balancing, both physically and emotionally.
Safety Data: If currently under a doctor’s care or pregnant, consult physician prior to use.
Companion Oils: Most oils, especially citrus oils, chamomile, clary sage, and geranium.
Selected Research: Larrondo JV, et al. "Antimicrobial activity of essences from labiates." Microbios. 1995; 82(332):171-2. Guillemain J, et al. "Neurodepressive effects of the essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia Mill." Ann Pharm Fr. 1989;47(6):337-43. Kim HM, et al. "Lavender oil inhibits immediate-type allergic reaction in mice and rats." J Pharm Pharmacol. 1999;51(2):221-6.
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