Lavender is a shrubby plant found on the coast of the Mediterranean especially the south France Italy Corsica and Yugoslavia. The Lavender oil a source of relaxation, and it excellent for children. It is wonderful for blending because one can use as it a modifier, middle note, or to cover any unpleasant oil whose therapeutic effect one would want to equalize in a blend. Because of its antipyretic and diaphoretic properties, it is excellent for fever.
Lavender acts as carminative, diuretic, antispasmodic, anti depressant, antiseptic, analgesic, galactagogue, stimulant, balancing, diuretic, anti-convulsant, anti-depressant, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, bactericide, cordial, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, nervine, sedative and vulnerary. Lavender is the most recommended oil in aromatherapy. It also mixes well with all oils, but especially Citrus, Geranium, Rose, Neroli, Clove, Patchouli, Rosemary, Clarysage and Conifers; useful blender with a unpleasant or strong-smelling oil. However, one should not use it with preparations containing iodine or iron.
Use of Lavender Oil
•Regulates the nervous system.
•Good for aches pains and rheumatic conditions.
•Help in instance of palpitation faintness giddiness.
•Counteracts stress and relieves fatigue and depression.
•Highly antiseptic it combats many types of infection which may be pulmonary (cough and Colds) digestive (stomach upsets) or urinary (cystitis).
•Regulates high blood pressure.
•Helps in allergic conditions.
•Can help number of skin problem, including burns insect bites, scabies alopecia eczema and acne
•Regulates scanty periods.
