Description
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has a scent that’s a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. It’s this dynamic aroma that has made the flower a classic for perfumes, soaps, fresheners, and beauty products. It is a universal oil that has been known to balance the body and to work wherever there is a need. If in doubt, use lavender.
It is ANALGESIC, ANTICOAGULANT, ANTICONVULSIVE, ANTIDEPRESSANT, ANTIFUNGAL, ANTIHISTAMINE, ANTI-INFECTIOUS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIMUTAGENIC, ANTISEPTIC, ANTISPASMODIC, ANTITOXIC, ANTITUMOR, CARDIOTONIC, REGENERATIVE, and SEDATIVE.
Historical Uses: During Medieval times, people were obviously divided on the properties of lavender regarding love. Some would claim that it could keep the wearer chaste, while others claimed just the opposite – touting its aphrodisiac qualities. The list of uses is long.
Possible Uses: It may help anxiety, ARTHRITIS, ASTHMA, body systems balance, boils, BRONCHITIS, bruises, carbuncles, cold sores, convulsions, DEPRESSION, EARACHES, fainting, gallstones, hay fever, HEADACHES, heart irregularities, reduce high blood pressure, hives (urticaria), hysteria, INSECT BITES and BEE STINGS, infection, influenza, injuries, repel insects, laryngitis, mental clarity, migraine headaches, mouth abscess, reduce mucus, nervous tension, pineal gland (activates), respiratory function, rheumatism, skin conditions (ECZEMA, PSORIASIS, RASHES), sprains, stress, SUNBURNS (including lips), sunstroke, tension, throat infections, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, whooping cough, and wounds.
Application: Apply to VITA FLEX POINTS and directly on AREA of concern; DIFFUSE.
Other uses:
• Treat yourself to this well-loved aroma by adding a few drops of oil to lotions, shampoos, and skin care products.
• Create a spa-like retreat by combining 1 cup Epsom salt and 4 drops oil and adding to a hot bath.
• Make a basic homemade body scrub with coconut oil, sugar, and Lavender essential oil.
• Unwind with a Lavender-infused neck or back massage.
• Use Lavender as part of your evening routine. Rub oil on the bottom of your feet before bed or spritz your pillow with distilled water and Lavender mixed in a spray bottle.
• Create a DIY room freshener with Lavender or diffuse it to banish stale odors.
