A-CAM Lavender Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
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LAVENDER NF/NCC (FRANCE) (LAVANDULA AUGUSTIFOLIA/OFFICINALIS-LABIATAE)
Lavender has a familiar, sweet fragrance and is one of the most widely used of the oils. It has a balancing affect on the nervous system, relieves headaches, helps to fight insomnia, and is very pleasant to use in a massage blend or in a bath. Lavender can be used as an antiseptic, as it speeds healing and is one of the best oils for burns. Use for open sores, bites, dermatitis and any other inflammation of the skin. Lavender is grown in France, England, and Spain.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Alcohols (borneol, geraniol, and linalool), esters, (geranyle and Linalyl), and terpenes (pinene and limonene). Lavender also contains a high proportion of phenol, which gives it very strong antiseptic and antibiotic properties.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
PROPERTIES:
1. Antiseptic, disinfectant
2.
Balances nervous system
3. Anti-spasmodic
4. Effective with wounds and
sores; great for burns
5. Effective for acne, dry eczema, ingredient
in skin- care blends
USES: In Balneotherapy, for treatment of functional circulatory disorders.
CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS: None known.
LABORATORY TESTS SHOW:
A. At strength of 4.5% the essence of lavender kills the Eberth's bacillus (typhoid) and Staphylococcus.
B. At a strength of 5% it will destroy loefflers bacillus (diphtheria)
C. The essence kills the tuberculosis bacillus at a strength of 0.2%, (Prof. 's Courmont, Morel and Rochaix). Its antiseptic power is greater than those of phenol, cresol, and quaiacol.
D. Lavender vapor destroys the Streptococcus and Pneumococcus bacteria in 12 to 24 hours of exposure.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: When in doubt, use Lavender. It is a first choice when blended with Ti-tree and Eucalyptus in a synergy or blended with clay for herpes and shingles. Also a first choice for sinus/cold synergies/blends it is undisputed as an anti-inflammatory and for healing burns. Lavender Essential Oil is a must have for your blending kit mainly for its effectiveness for insect bites, minor cuts and abrasions.