Lavender true contains a good percentage of linalool (active ingredient) and is used by all customers including children. Linalool is a recognized calming agent and an anxiolytic: it inhibits the binding of glutamate in the cerebral cortex, 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
Part used: Flowering top
Extraction method: Distillation
Origin: France
Main constituents: 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.
Properties for external use
- Regulator of the nervous system
- Healing
- Antiseptic, bactericidal
- Parasiticide, insecticide
- Antivenom
- Hyperemic
- Dermatological anti-inflammatory
- Antifungal
- Antimicrobial
Main uses for external use
- Soothes sunburns
- Wounds of all kinds
- Chronic eczema
- Burns
- Pulmonary conditions
- Acne, rosacea
- Insect bites, animal bites
- Pediculosis, scabies
- Alopecia
- Lice
Directions for use
Spot massage: Apply 3 to 4 drops of pure essential oil to the affected area or area to be treated.
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 virgin massage emulsion.
Inhalation: Apply 2 or 3 drops on a handkerchief and breathe for a few minutes. Stop if you feel 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 to water, bath foam, or a handful of sea salt.
Compress: Add a few drops of oil to a bowl of very hot water. Dip a clean cloth in the water. Wring out and place the compress on the affected area. Repeat 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 ANIMALS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES, AND LIGHT. FLAMMABLE
