Ingredients Page - Lavender
Lavender is an herb that comes from a short evergreen woody shrub with pale green narrow leaves and violet blue flowers. Lavender essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of these flowers.
Lavender is native to the western half of the Mediterranean. Some say it was the Romans and the Benedictine monks who introduced Lavender to the rest of Europe. Today the herb is cultivated worldwide although it is best living in a dry climate at high altitudes. The essential oil is produced mainly in France.
The story of modern day aromatherapy probably started with Lavender. In 1910 a French chemist named Rene-Maurice Gattefosse personally experienced first-hand the amazing healing properties of Lavender. He was in a terrible lab accident which badly burned his hands. He rinsed his hands in Lavender essence and the resulting astonishing speed with which the wounds on his hands healed led Dr. Gattefosse to write the first book of Aromatherapy in 1937. Dr. Gattefosse actually coined the term “aromatherapy” which we still use today for the herbalist practices of this ancient art.
Lavender has been a calming, restful, and serene influence for centuries. It is a remarkable plant and truly indispensable oil. It is considered to be the most versatile essential oil and is often referred to as the “medicine chest in a bottle”.
A list of its many wonderful therapeutic uses:
- Powerful anti-inflammatory properties that help all types of skin ailments including: acne, bruises, burns, scalds, cuts, insect bites, eczema, inflammations, psoriasis, boils, dermatitis, bites, stings, sores, spots, sunburn, and wounds.
- Natural antibiotic, antiseptic, disinfectant and detoxifier that promotes skin regeneration, speeds wound healing and helps reduce scarring.
- Especially effective with burns since its antiseptic and analgesic properties ease the pain of a burn and help to prevent infection.
- Relaxing effect on the nervous system works as an antidepressant that helps to deal with the psychological shock of injury.
- Balancing and calming effect on the mind and emotions. Relaxes tight muscles, decreases aches and pains, reduces inflammation, soothes nerves, reduces anxiety and promotes restful sleep.
- Lavender’s multiple amazing therapeutic properties: antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, insecticidal, analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antitoxic, deodorant, sedative.
Note: as with any essential oil, always test a small amount first for sensitivity or allergic reaction.
- Heal Your Skin Naturally! Powerful anti-inflammatory properties blend well with other essential oils and make Lavender a wonderful healing agent for cuts, sores, bruises, burns. Try our Hand & Foot Balm in Lavender, our Hand & Body Cream Chamomile Lavender combination, or our Organic Soap made with Lavender and Elemi.
- Love your feet with Lavender! Applying directly to your feet or using in a foot bath can have a wonderful calming effect while at the same time relieving fatigue often felt at the end of a long stressful day. Especially good for people who spend their days mostly standing on their feet all day.
- Sleep easy with Lavender. Lavender has been studied for its ability to induce restful, deep sleep. Diffuse Lavender in your bedroom, sprinkle a few drops on your sheets, or spritz a little Linen Spray or Lavender Aromatherapy Mist from Yellowstone Bees. You'll be amazed at how restful your sleep can be with just a little touch of Lavender.
- Natural Perfume. Lavender's lightly floral and soothing scent is one that most people find appealing; thus it is often used as a natural perfume or a natural deodorant. Try our Lavender Aromatherapy Bath & Body Oil.
- Air Freshener. Lavender is a superb air freshener for any room, closet, office, or your car. It is reviving yet soothing, and is also a natural deterrent of mosquitoes and moths.
Lavender essential oil is nearly colorless, with a fragrant, sweet floral-herbaceous scent and a slight balsamic-woody undertone. Once called “Blue Magic”, Lavender has a relaxing aroma that helps you unwind, soothes nerves, and promotes restful sleep.
Natural Chamomile Lavender Hand & Body Cream
Natural Lavender Hand & Body Cream
Natural Chamomile Lavender Bath Crystals
Natural Lavender Bath Crystals
Natural Chamomile Lavender Aromatherapy Body Polish
Natural Lavender Aromatherapy Body Polish
Natural Chamomile Lavender Bath & Body Aromatherapy Oil
Natural Lavender Bath & Body Aromatherapy Oil
Natural Chamomile Lavender Aromatherapy Mist
Natural Lavender Spruce Linen Spray
Natural Lavender Hand & Foot Balm
Natural Elemi Lavender Herbal Soap
Natural Lavender Aromatherapy Mist
