Lavender Organic Essential Oil, Lavandula angustifolia

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR LAVENDER ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Lavender organic essential (Lavandula angustifolia) oil is the most used essential oil in the world today.

Lavender organic essential oil is a soothing essential oil with strong calming effects.

Lavender organic essential oil is well known for being used in soaps, perfumes, fresheners, and beauty products.

Lavender is an excellent beginners oil and should be found in every home.

Many people find that lavender is excellent for easing mental frustration, tension, and for taking the edge off.  It has been used throughout the ages for a wide range of ailments.

DIFFUSER USES:

Used in a diffuser, lavender organic essential oil has soothing and uplifting qualities.  Diffusing lavender organic essential oil can help you to relax, sleep, and improve your mood.  It can help relieve tension, panic attacks, and nervousness.

THERAPEUTIC USES FOR LAVENDER ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Besides its mental benefits, lavender has been known to treat various inflammatory conditions, skin infections, cuts, grazes, rashes, itching, burns, muscle spasms, headaches, insomnia, nervousness, acne, pimples, and insect bites.

BOTANICAL NAME:

Lavandula angustifolia

ORIGIN:

France.

CULTIVATION: 

Organic.

SOURCE: 

Flowering tops.

METHOD OF EXTRACTION: 

Steam distillation.

NOTE CLASSIFICATION:

Top.

AROMA:

Different varieties of lavender have different aromas.  Lavandula angustifolia has a floral aroma with woody undertones.  Some people describe it as a piney, floral scent.

BLENDS WELL WITH: 

Bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, orange, rosemary, spearmint, spruce, tangerine, tea tree, thyme, vetiver, yarrow.

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES:

Here are a few blends you can try with our organic lavender essential oil.  These amounts are for a diffuser in the 100 – 200 ml capacity.  Refer to our diffusing guidelines or your instruction manuals to adjust the amount you use for your particular size of diffuser by either adding or decreasing the drops depends on your diffuser capacity.

SAFETY:

Lavender is one of the most gentle essential oils.  It is non-toxic and non-irritating.  It is considered a kid safe oil, but always seek a professional opinion before using around the youngsters.

General Essential Oil Guidelines:

• Do not take internally unless directed by a medical professional.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas, or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a medical professional.
• Keep essential oils from, and out of reach of children.
• If you are experiencing adverse side effects, stop using immediately.
• The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnoses, treatment, or mitigation of any physical or mental illness.
• The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Are you just getting started in the Diffuser world?  We have two articles you may want to read that will give you a summary about diffusers and essential oils:

1. What Are Essential Oils?
2. What Are Essential Oil Diffusers?