Description
Lavender Essential Oil
Botanical name: Lavendula Angustifolia
Lavender Essential Oil.
Conversional or Organic.
Lavender oil is produced through steam distillation.[1][2] This generates a greater amount of oil compared to other methods due to reduction of polar compound loss.[3] Harvest of lavender blooms is typically between late June and August.[4] The cut lavender flowers and stems are compacted into a lavender still. A boiler is then used to steam the bottom of the lavender flower filled still at a very low pressure.[1] The lavender flower pockets containing oil are broken from this heating process and a pipe of cold water is run through the center of the still.[1] The hot lavender oil vapor condenses on the cold pipe with the cold water and is collected into a holding tank where it is allowed to settle.[1] Due to polarity and densities of the water and oil, these two will separate in the holding tank whereupon the water is piped out, leaving just lavender essential oil.[5]Lavender oil is produced around the world, with Bulgaria, France and China leading its production.
Lavender oil has long been used as a perfume, for aromatherapy, and for skin applications.[8][9]: 184–186 Lavender oil is used in massage therapy as a way of inducing relaxation through direct skin contact.[8][10]
Lavender is the safest among essential oils for adults. It is the best oil to start your experience with aromatherapy. Pure lavender oil has several therapeutic benefits. Lavender oil is among the most used and versatile oils. It is known across the world for its soothing properties that relax the mind, body, and soul. Because of its breathtaking aroma alone, lavender is a must-have household item.
Health benefits:
- Restlessness
- Depression
- Stress and anxiety
- Nervousness
- Insomnia
- Upset stomach
- appetite loss
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Urine flow
- Flatulence
- Respiratory disorders
- Circulation of blood
- Migraine
- Headaches
- Wounds and burns
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Hair loss
- Toothache
- Joint and muscle pains
- Sores
- Acne
- Mosquito repellent
- Flea bites
- Flea and tick repellent
Blends well with: Bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, marjoram, oakmoss, palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, pine, rose, rosemary, tea tree, thyme, and vetiver.
