Description
Lavender is a multipurpose oil, has been documented for over 2500 years. The ancient Egyptians used lavender for mummification and perfume. Romans used lavender oils for cooking, bathing and scenting the air and the name is derived from the Latin verb lavare—which means, “to wash.” The Romans also used lavender oil in soaps and carried it with them throughout the Roman Empire. In Medieval and Renaissance France, women who took in washing for hire were known as “lavenders.” Clothes were washed in lavender and laid to dry on lavender bushes. Lavender was used to scent drawers, perfume the air and ward off infection and heal wounds. It was also recognized in Roman times for its antiseptic and healing qualities. The Ancient Greeks used lavender to fight insomnia and back.
Benefits: Purification, soothing, balancing, relaxation
Peaceful Sleep Diffuser Recipe:
Add following essentials oils to a diffuser:
5 drops of Lavender Oil
2 drops of Geranium Oil
2 drops of Cedarwood Oil
For topical application, refer dilution ratios here.
Specifications
| Botanical Name |
Lavandula Angustifolia |
| Botanical Family |
Lamiaceae |
| Country of Origin |
Bulgarian |
| Extraction Method |
Steam Distillation |
| Plant Part |
Flower |
| Main Compounds |
Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Ocimene |
| Color |
Clear to pale yellow in color |
| Aromatic |
Floral, sweet, herbaceous, fruity, light |
| Perfumery Note |
Middle |
| Strength of Initial Aroma |
Medium to high |
| Blends with |
Most all essential, blends well with Ylang ylang, citronella, clary sage, orange, thyme, rosemary, jasmine, lemon, bergamot, and chamomile. |
Cautions
Non-toxic, non-irritating, hypoallergenic, use in moderation. Do not use before 3 months of pregnancy. Do not apply directly to infants.