Lavender (Lavandula officinalis)
Herbalist regards Lavender as the most useful and versatile essential oil for therapeutic purposes.
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Lavender is the essential oil most commonly associated with burns and healing of the skin. It also has antiseptic and analgesic properties which will ease the pain of a burn and prevent infection. It also has cytophylactic properties that promote rapid healing and help reduce scarring.
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Botanical Name:
- Lavandula officinalis
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Plant Part:
- flower head
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Origin:
- france
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Aromatic Scent:
- earthy, sweet, calming
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Aromatic Strength:
- strong
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Extraction Method:
- steam distilled
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Benefits:
- burns, healing of skin, infections, scarring, headache
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Properties:
- analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antirheumatic, antseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic
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Shelflife:
- 24 month
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Size:
- 15ml - 0.5fl.oz