Aromatherapy Product Information | Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender Aromatherapy Essential Oil.

Latin Name : Lavandula Angustifolia
Part of Plant Used : Flowering Tips
Origin: France
Extraction Method : Steam Distillation

Fragrance | Fresh, sweet and slightly fruity floral, with an underlying note of warm spice.

Blends well with Bergamot, Clary Sage & Geranium

Lavender essential oil is the concentrated liquid steam distilled from the flowering tips of the lavender plant.

For centuries, as far back as Egyptian times, Lavender has been used  and cherished for its unmistakable aroma and its myriad of benefits. to help heal various ailments from minor cuts, bruises and burns to chronic diseases like rheumatism, asthma and dermatitis. 

The immediate attraction and use of lavender essential oil is in the perfume industry for its 

This essential oil, like most others, is usually used mixed with a base or carrier oil like sweet almond, grapeseed, jojoba, avocado and others, unless it is for your bath, when you can simply add a few drops in your bath water.

 

Use this oil for a pleasant fragrance or aromatherapy with an oil burner or vaporiser. In aromatherapy, it is often used to combat depression, stress, and fatigue.

Always consult an authorised practitioner when using lavender essential oil as a health remedy or for aromatherapy.

In ancient Greece and Rome, health and cleanliness were given a lot of importance, and lavender and its essential oils were used as medicine, to make healthful teas, as perfumes, and for bathing and personal hygiene products.

In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for bathing, relaxation, cooking, and as a perfume.

As far back as the first century AD, historians have come upon a recipe for lavender tea written by a Greek physician and botanist. Essential oils have been understood to have played a role in healing in ancient times in Egypt and China as well.

 

Applied topically, Lavender is frequently used to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. Add to bath water to soak away stress or apply to the temples and the back of the neck. Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet to relax and prepare for a restful night’s sleep. Due to Lavender’s versatile properties, it is considered the must-have oil to have on hand at all times. 

 

Uses
Add a few drops of Lavender Oil to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet at bedtime.
Keep a bottle of Lavender on hand to soothe occasional skin irritations.
Freshen your linen closet, mattress, car, or the air by combining Lavender with water in a spray bottle.

Directions for Use
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Useful Information

• Sizes - 10ml
• Comes in an amber bottle to preserve the life of the oil

Delivery Information

UK - Light - £4.00 - Dispatched within 3 -5 working days, Royal Mail 48 Hour standard delivery.