LAVENDER (Population)
Lavandula angustifolia
Incredible restorative tonic
Source: France
Extraction: Steam distillation of fresh flowering tops.
Blending Factor: 7
Odour Note: Middle
Characteristics:
Lavender is a pale yellow fluid with sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma and fresh woody, balsamic undertones.
Safety Precautions:
Nontoxic,non-irritating and non-sensitising. Lavender should not be used in the first 3 months of pregnancy, but can be used later but at a 1% dilution.
History:
This essential oil is native to the Mediterranean region. Main producers are Bulgaria and France. The Population Lavender is raised from seed, yielding 30-40% less oil than the cultivated lavender clones normally used. It thus commands a higher price but produces an oil of superior fragrance and therapeutic properties.
It has a well established folk lore and tradition of comforting, reviving and soothing - and admirable record as a restorative tonic against nervous related disorders and in topical application for toothache, neuralgia, sprains and rheumatism. It has also been successfully used for the treatment of wounds, sores, varicose ulcers, burns and scalds.
Therapeutic Actions:
Analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, calmative, cholagogue, cordial, deodorant, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, restorative, sedative, sudorific, tonic, vulnerary
Enhances:
Comfort, healing, calmness, relaxation, balance, spirituality, rejuvenation, protection and reconciliation.
Reduces:
Stress, depression, insomnia, tension, migraine, PMS, painful menstruation, panic, shock
Uses:
Genito-Urinary: PMT, difficult/painful periods
Nervous system: Migraines, faintness, shock, stress, neuralgia, sciatica
Skin: Eczema, dermatitis, cuts, wounds, bruises. Dry, mature, sunburn, scars, stretch marks
Circulation, Muscle/Joints: Lumbago, muscular aches & pains, rheumatism.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, laryngitis, throat infections.
Methods for use:
Massage
Use no more than 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of carrier oil (Sweet Almond). A blend can have the combination of several essential oils, 3 different essential oils is a good balance. But the total drops of the essential oils should be no more than 10 drops. (The above dilution is 2 ½% ie the drops equal half the carrier oil).
Bath
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a full bath and agitate to disperse.
Vaporiser
Place 5 to 8 drops of essential oil on to the top of your Tri Nature vaporizer dish. If candle vaporisers are used, the oil should be added to water in the vaporizer pan.
Footbaths
Are simple and easy to use, but very effective as the skin on the soles of the feet absorb the essential oils quickly. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water.
Blends well with:
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Orange, Patchouli, Pine, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Rosewood, Thyme, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.
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Period Pain Rub
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Sleep time - Bath
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Nappy Rash
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Lavender
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7
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Lavender
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4
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Chamomile
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2
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Clary Sage
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5
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Petitigrain
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3
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Lavender
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2
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Peppermint
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2
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Chamomile
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1
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Total drops
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4
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Total drops
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14
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Total drops
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8
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Luxury Blend
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5ml
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In Carrier Oil
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28 ml
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Or Dispersant
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5 ml
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Cream – plain
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30 ml
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Or compress but ½ the above drops ( 7)
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Or Vaporiser
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