Description

Lavandula angustifolia

This oil is probably one of the most versatile and best all-round therapeutic oils known; it is the most widely used essential oil. Its rejuvenating properties make it useful in skincare preparations as it promotes cell growth. This oil is a must for all households and would be usefully placed in the first aid kit. It has excellent pain relieving qualities in cases involving minor burns, especially those from hot ovens. It has natural antibiotic, antiseptic, antidepressant and sedative effects.

PRINCIPAL ACTIONS: ANALGESIC, NERVINE, SEDATIVE, UPLIFTING, COMFORTING, CALMING, RELAXING & ANTISEPTIC.

APPLICATIONS: RELAXATION, SOOTHING, HELPS SLEEP, BURNS & HEALING (ANTIBIOTIC & ANTISEPTIC). BURNS – YOU CAN USE SMALL AMOUNT, NEAT, APPLIED ONTO THE BURN.

USE: BATH: 6 DROPS INTO A RUNNING BATH.

INHALATION: 5 DROPS IN A BURNER OR 3 DROPS ON A BALL OF COTTONWOOL.

MASSAGE: 3 DROPS PER 5ml OF CARRIER OIL.

BLENDS WELL WITH ROSEMARY, SANDALWOOD, EUCALYPTUS, JUNIPER, CEDARWOOD, CLARY SAGE, GERANIUM, CYPRESS AND MOST CITRUS OILS.