Name of Essential oil: Lavender

Latin name of essential oil: Lavendula Augustifoilia

Botanical family name of essential oil: Lamiaceae

Note of essential oil: Middle

Extraction method: Steam distillation of the flowers and stems

Lavenders main uses & effects

Lavender has many uses, relaxant, sedative, antidepressant, anxiety, shock, irritability, insomnia, headaches, and migraine.

Pre-menstrual syndrome, stress- related conditions.

Analgesic/antispasmodic- so is useful for intestinal cramps,

muscular cramps, period pains, colic and asthma, diarrhoea, flatulence.

Analgesic/anti-inflammatory- so is useful for eczema, insect bites, cystitis, bruises, sprains, strains, burns, psoriasis,

muscular aches and pains, arthritis, toothache, rheumatism, dermatitis,

bronchitis, conjunctivitis, earache.

Antifungal- so is useful for athletes foot, ringworm, fungal conditions.

Hypotensive- so is useful for high blood pressure.

Vulnerary- so is useful for wounds, cuts, scars.

Antiseptic- so is useful for acne, spots, boils, cuts, colds, flu, infections, abscesses, sore throat.

Emmenagogue- so is useful for loss of/or irregular periods.

Lavender is inexpensive and cost effective with prices starting around the £3.00

you can make so many different products with just one bottle.

If you have any questions I am a Aromatherapist please just ask!