Lavender essential oil

Lavender essential oil

Lavender oil (Lavendula Officinalis)

A calming oil, which treats headaches and insomnia, aches and pains. Good for facial massage. Antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-viral and anti-fungal, lavender is also renowned for its ability to hasten the healing of wounds.

Origin of Lavender essential oil:

Lavender comes form the Roman word 'Lavare' meaning to wash. It was one of the most favored aromatics used by the Romans in their bathing rituals. Both the Greeks and the Romans burned Lavender twigs as a room purifier to ward off the plague. It was brought to Europe by the Romans.

Description of Lavender essential oil:

A shrubby plant with woody branches and long narrow leaves it has purple blue flowers on long spikes. After cutting the plants are dried and steam distilled. The essential oil is cleared to pale yellow in color with a strong aroma.

Lavender essential oil Therapeutic Effects:

One of the most versatile therapeutic essence. It is used for:

• Lavender essential oil is used for nervous system disorders such as depression, headache, hypertension, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension, stress related conditions.
• It is excellent for migraine.
• As an antiseptic, it can be used for many skin conditions and infections of the lungs, digestions and urinary tract.
• Extraordinarily versatile.

Lavender essential oil Uses:

• Inhalation
• Bath
• Room spray
• Massage
• Uses as a cold compress or place a few drops in boiling water and inhale for headaches and migraine.
• A warm towel wrapped with lavender soothes nervous exhaustion.
• A late night lavender bath will combat sleeplessness.

Aromatherapy Basics - Learn about aromatherapy, history and origin of aromatherapy, uses and benefits of aromatherapy & many other information on aromatherapy.

What are Essential Oils? How Essential Oils and aromatherapy work? The vital element in any Aromatherapy treatment is the pure essential oil. An essential oil is an aromatic, volatile substance extracted from a single botanical source by distillation

How to use Essential Oils and aromatherapy? There are many ways in which Essential Oil can be used such as inhalation, massage, facial mask, fragrance etc.

How to extract essential oil? There are many ways in which essential oils are extracted such as Distillation, pressing, maceration etc.

Blending of Essential oil and aromatherapy blend. Know about the basics of Aromatherapy Blend, art of aromatherapy blend such as mixing, storing etc.

Lavender essential oil - Lavendula Officinalis
Bergamot essential oil - Citrus Bergamia
Jasmine essential oil - Jasminum Officinale
Geranium essential oil - Pelargonium Adorantissimum
Cinnamon essential oil - CinnamomumZeylanicum
Basil essential oils - Ocimum Basilicum
Ylang-Ylang - Cananga odorata
Sandalwood essential oils - Santalum album
Orange essential oil - Citrus aurantium
Rose essential oil - Rosa Centifolia, Rosa Damascena
Rosemary essential oil - Rosmarinus Officinalis
Patchouli essential oil - Pogostemon patchouli
Chamomile essential oil - Anthemis Nobilib
Sage essential oil - Salvia Officinalis

Aromatherapy/Essential oil - lavender books:

Aromatherapy for Common Ailments: How to Use Essential Oils--Such As Rosemary, Chamomile, and Lavender - by Shirley Price

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