| Extraction Method: |
Steam Distillation |
| Part of Plant: |
Flowering tops and stalks |
| Country of Origin: |
France |
| Growing Method: |
Cultivated |
| Description: |
This gorgeous looking native shrub to the Mediterranean region can grow to just under 1 metre high. This variety has a fuller flower and the leaves are linear. |
| Aromatic Description: |
When opening the bottle you get a sweet floral, herbaceous, refreshing aroma with a woody-balsamic undertone. |
| Aroma Family: |
Floral / Herbie |
| Strength of Aroma: |
Medium |
| Colour: |
Clear to Pale Yellow |
| Consistency: |
Thin |
| Aromatic Note: |
Top |
| Evaporation Rate: |
0.5-3 hours |
| Blends well with: |
Lavender Mt Blanc blends well with most essential oils |
| Blending Factor: |
5 |
| Body Systems: |
Cardiovascular, Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Psychological, Reproductive, Respiratory |
| Therapeutic Actions: |
Analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, emmenagogue, fungicide, hypotensive, nervine, restorative, sedative, sudorific, vulnerary. |
| Clinically Proven: |
Analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, emmenagogue, fungicide, hypotensive, nervine, restorative, sedative, sudorific, vulnerary. |
| Common Uses: |
Lavender treats lung, sinus, and vaginal infections (including candida), and relieves muscle pain, headaches, insect bites, cystitis, and other types of inflammation.
It is also used for digestive disturbances, including colic, and boosts immunity.
A skin-cell regenerator, lavender prevents scarring and stretch marks. It is recommended for burns, sun damage, wounds, rashes, and skin infections.
Specific for central-nervous system problems, lavender has been used to help nervousness, exhaustion, insomnia, irritability, depression, and even manic depression
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| Skincare / Perfumery: |
Lavender is suitable for all complexion types, and helps heal sun and heat damaged skin as well as easing inflammation caused by acne. It even has a reputation for slowing wrinkles!
Used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes as well as beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) |
| Best form of Application: |
To skin - Massage, compress, bath, liniment, skin care
Inhalation – direct inhalation, sniffy tube, diffuser, oil vaporiser
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| Personality Profile: |
It's described as uplifting and comforting for the mind, and ideal for individuals who are introverted or fearful and withdrawn. |
| Energetics and Subtle Aromatherapy: |
Lavender is cooling and calming, whether it's the body or the psyche. Yin energy.
Think of Lavender as Mother Earth, here to help look after us when we need her, however firm in her intent in encouraging us to explore and enjoy life, and not to rely on her at all times.
When I trained in aromatherapy, I was taught lavender is for emergencies for when we really really need it, not for everyday life, and I still work with lavender like this today. If the world of science and medicine come crashing down around us, that's when we will really need lavender, and she won't be as effective if we've been using her everyday!
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| Astral Profile: |
Planet: Mercury
Element: Fire, Water, Wood
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| Chakra: |
Base, Heart, Crown |
| Colour Therapy: |
Blue-green, Silver-gold |
| Magical Influences: |
Health, Love, Celibacy, Peace, Concious mind, Harmonious, |
| History: |
Lavender has been used for medicinal purposes and skin therapy for a long time, in particular in Europe. It goes back to the days of Discoroides (40-90AD), and was also recommended by Galen (129-200/216AD) and Pliny (23-79AD). |
| Shelf life: |
Users can expect a shelf life of 6 months - 2 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).
Current Batch exp (tba)
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| Cautions: |
No known toxicity. Use well diluted. High doses may trigger skin reactions in sensitive individuals.
Avoid during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. |
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