Much of our pure Lavender Oil now comes from Yugoslavia and Bulgaria; France still produces the finest quality, but production there tumbled with the advent of the hybrid Lavender which grows at low altitudes. True lavender thrives at around 3000ft. It is the showy purple of Lavendin that transform the landscape of southern France in summer however the subtle blue of true lavender is far less striking. Part of Plant Used: Flowering tops Method of extraction: Steam distillation Lavender essential oil has a balancing and normalizing effect, bringing health and harmony to the body and mind. Our Lavender Essential Oil is 100% Pure, Organic, Therapeutic & Steam Distilled; It can be used in diffusers and inhaled directly with 4-5 drops in handkerchiefs for freshness and relaxation. Emotional- Uplifting and Soothing; alleviates, anxiety depression and general debility; helpful for insomnia, headaches, and migraine. Used in inhalation, vaporizers, compresses, baths application or massage. Respiratory- Antiseptic and Anti-inflammatory; relieves colds, flu, sinusitis, and throat infections. Used in inhalation, vaporizers baths or application. Skin: Balancing, antiseptic anti-inflammatory and regenerative; soothes acne eczema, dandruff, hair lice, diaper/nappy rash sunburn insect bites and boils; relieves athlete’s foot and herpes simplex; effective for burns and stretch marks since it promotes cell growth and help to minimize scarring. Used masks, compresses baths or application. Digestive: Cleansing and calming; helps bad breath, month ulcers, indigestion, flatulence, nausea, and gastroenteritis. Used in compresses application, or massage. Circulatory: Sedative and decongestant; lowers blood pressure; reduce palpitations, alleviates fluid retention by assisting elimination of waste products through the lymphatic system. Used in bath application and massage. Muscular: Analgesic and anti-inflammatory; helpful for muscular sprains, aches, pains, and rheumatism. Used in compresses, baths application or massage. Gynaecological: Calming and balancing; helps to establish menstrual regularity, good for pre-menstrual and menopausal symptoms alleviates thrush. Used in compresses, inhalation vaporizers, bath, or application. Personal Care Tips- 1. Lavender oil can prevent and heal acne breakout. It unclogs pores and reduce inflammation when you put it on your skin. To use lavender oil for acne, dilute it in coconut oil or another carrier oil and apply it to your skin after washing your face. You can also use lavender oil as a facial toner by mixing two drops of lavender oil with one teaspoon of witch hazel. Soak a cotton ball in the blend and then gently rub it over your face. Mix one drop of lavender oil with a drop of argan oil and put it directly onto a pimple twice a day. 2. The lavender oil helps cleanse your skin and lessen redness and irritation. To use this essential oil for eczema, mix two drops with an equal amount of tea tree oil, along with two teaspoons of coconut oil. You can use it daily. 3. Free radicals are partly responsible for fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Lavender oil is full of antioxidants, which help protect you from the free radicals. To use lavender oil for wrinkles, use a few drops of the essential oil along with coconut oil. The mixture can be used as a moisturizer once or twice a day. 4. To treat the inflammation on a burn, combine one to three drops of lavender oil and one to two teaspoons of moringa or coconut oil. You can apply the mixture three times a day. 5. If you have a sunburn, a lavender oil spray can help. In a spray bottle, combine a quarter cup of aloe vera juice, 2 tablespoons of distilled water, 10 to 12 drops of lavender oil and jojoba oil. Shake the bottle and spray onto your sunburn. Use the spray two or three times a day until the sunburn heals. 6. Massage diluted lavender oil onto your scalp. You can dilute lavender essential oil with a carrier oil, such as jojoba or coconut oil. You should mix the essential oil and carrier oil in equal parts. 7. Sprinkle a few drops onto a cloth or use a few drops in an aromatherapy diffuser for relief from insomnia. AROMA & PROPERTIES: One of the most popular essential oils in Aromatherapy and used in healing since time immemorial. It is non-toxic and has a floral, light, and transparent woody undertones aroma; it has Antiphlogistic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Deodorant, Sedative properties. The lavender essential oil has a balancing and normalizing effect, bringing health and harmony to the body and mind. · MIND: Rudolf Steiner suggested that Lavender stabilizes the Physical, Etheric, and Astral bodies, positively affecting psychological disorders. It appears to cleanse and soothe the spirit relieving anger and exhaustion, resulting in a calmer approach to life. Its balancing action on the Central Nervous System may well be valuable in manic-depressive states. Purifies the air when used in a diffuser. · BODY: Has a sedative action on the heart and helps to bring down high blood pressure and calm palpitations. Long known as giving effective relief from Insomnia. Good for rheumatic pains and muscle spasms. Beneficial to the respiratory system and deals with such problems as bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, colds, laryngitis, and throat infection. Aid in relieving the effects of tuberculosis and keeping disease down with its antiviral properties. Helpful with menstrual problems such as scanty or painful periods and leucorrhoea. Helps digestion of fats. · SKIN: Valuable for most skin conditions since it promotes the growth of new cells and exerts a balancing action on sebum. It has a pronounced healing effect on burns and sunburn and is helpful in cases of acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Also said to heal abscesses, boils, and carbuncles and minimize fungal growths, swellings, scarring, and gangrenous wounds. · HAIR: An effective hair tonic too and may be of service in cases of alopecia. An effective hair tonic too and may benefit in cases of alopecia. It helps in promoting hair growth and preventing baldness. Regular application of Lavender oil for hair ensures Lustrous, thick, and healthy-looking strands that can withstand many environmental damages.