The true lavendercontains a good percentage of linalool (active ingredient) and is used for all customers including children. Linalool is a well-known calming agent and a
Anxiolytic: it inhibits the binding of glutamate in the cerebral cortex: it inhibits the release of acetylcholine and reduces the opening time of ion channels at the neuromuscular junction.
Identification
Name on label:Lavender Essential Oil
Botanical species:Lavandula angustifolia
Family:Lamiaceae
Used part:Flowered top
Extraction method:Distillation
Origin:France
Main ingredients:Linalyl and geranyl ethers, geraniol, linalool, cineole, d-borneol, limonene, l-pinene, caryophyllene, butyric and valerianic ethers, coumarin.
Uses:Massages, inhalations, baths, diffusions, compresses, and first aid.
External use properties
- Nervous system regulator
- Healing
- Antiseptic, bactericidal
- Parasiticide, insecticide
- Antivenom
- Hyperhemic
- Anti-inflammatory for the skin
- Antifungal
- Antimicrobial
Main uses for external use
- Soothes sunburns
- Wounds of all kinds
- Chronic eczema
- Burns
- Pulmonary conditions
- Acne, couperose
- Insect bites, animal bites
- Pediculosis, scabies
- Alopecia
- Lice
Instructions for use
Punctual massage:Apply 3 to 4 drops of pure essential oil to the affected or treatment area.
Massage:To obtain a 5% dilution, ideal for massages, mix 5 ml of essential oil with 100 ml of vegetable oil, alcohol-free gel, cream, or pure massage emulsion.
Inhalation:Apply 2 or 3 drops on a tissue and breathe in for a few minutes. Stop if you experience any discomfort. Repeat as often as necessary, OR boil water, remove from heat, pour into a dish, add a few drops of essential oil, cover your head with a towel, and breathe gently.
In bath:Add 15 drops of pure essential oil either in the water, in the bath foam, or on a handful of sea salt.
Compress:Add a few drops of oil to a bowl of very hot water. Dip a clean cloth into the water. Wring it out and place the compress on the affected area. Repeat the process as often as necessary.
Essential Oil Diffusers:Add 10 to 15 drops to a diffuser.
Duration: 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the room
Recommendations and precautions for use
IMPORTANT:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES, AND LIGHT. FLAMMABLE
