Lavender Lavandula angustifolia

Specifics

Country of Origin: India	Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Monoterpenols, Esters	Plant Part: Flowers
Aromas: Floral, Fresh, Herbaceous, Sweet	Cultivation: Unsprayed

About

Lavender has an outstanding balancing and healing effect on the nervous system. Considering that so many illnesses are stress related, Lavender holds a special place in both preventative health care and in the treatment of tension-related illnesses. It offers a soothing and antispasmodic effect that can assist tight muscles, digestive problems, spasmodic coughs, menstrual cramps, insomnia, and tension headaches. Great for restless leg syndrome.

Lavender's anti-inflammatory, skin-healing properties will help heal burns, bug bites, wounds, bee stings, rashes, acne, and skin irritations or infections.

Use a few drops of Lavender in any blend for reducing emotional tension, unwinding physical pain, and for any sudden skin problems.

The Indian distiller of this essential oil has been distilling essential oils for the past 20 years. His company uses their own essential oils to make a variety of aromatherapy products, and exports pure essential oils around the globe. Along with their own distilling they hire rural Indian farmers to grow aromatic plants and distill oil for them. These essential oils are distilled at the farmers’ fields in a portable distillery so that the flowers, roots, and leaves are fresh when distilled. The quality and vibrancy of their oils is unsurpassed.

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Therapeutic Properties

Analgesic - numbs pain
Antidepressant - can help to prevent and alleviate depression
Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling
Antirheumatic - prevents and/or relieves rheumatic pain and swelling
Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
Antinfectious, detoxifying, decongestant, deodorant, sedative, tonic
Cicatrisant - cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Calms, soothes, nurtures
Encourages balances in all body systems
Reduces anxiety and fear
Helps calm and control panic attacks

Recipe

Tension Headache Blend
3 drops Lavender (angustifolia)
6 drops Frankincesne
2 drops Rosemary (camphor ct)
1 drop Eucalyptus (globulus)
1 drop Helichrysum

Blend in 1 oz. of cream or oil. Rub some on the back of your neck as soon as tension begins.

References:

1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
3. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995
4. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
5. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1999
6. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy, The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1998
7. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977

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Batch:	LAV-101 GC/MS Report
Distillation Date:	Summer 2007