Basic Knowledge about True Lavender
Today, lavender may be enjoyed simply for its wonderful fragrance but it also is used to induce sleep, ease stress and relieve depression. But other than its relaxing aroma, Lavender also has a lot of other useful uses and effects, and has a lot of many other varieties which may not be as curing as the one we usually use to calm and cure. It can be used as a tea, to make compresses for dressing wounds and to apply to the forehead to relieve congestion on sinuses, headaches, hangovers, tiredness, tension and exhaustion and in many other ways. It is one of the most popular and versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy.
In researching about “Lavender”, we have studied a lot of interesting materials and have written a very long essay. In the coming few weeks, we will extract some interesting information from the essay, and take you through our Lavender garden, hoping to show you the wonderful effects of Lavender, its varieties, and their different uses. If you are an history person, do not miss the last episode of the series which we will explore how "Lavender" has become widely used from ancient times to the modern era.
Lavender Series
Chapter 1: Basic Knowledge about True Lavender
Botanical family
· Lamiaceae
Scientific name
· Lavandula angustifolia
Plant part used
· Flowering top
Extraction method
· Steam distilled from flowering top
Scent description
· fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma
Fragrant Influence
· Calming, relaxing and balancing, both physically and emotionally.
· Lavender has been documented to improve concentration and mental acuity.
Chemical structure
· Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Cis-beta-ocimene, Trans-beta-ocimene, Terpinen-4-ol
Features & Benefits
· Promotes feelings of calm and fights occasional nervous tension
· Has balancing properties that calm the mind and body
· Cleanses and soothes minor skin irritations
· Can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
· Reduces the appearance of blemishes
· Supports aging skin
· Includes the naturally occurring constituents linalyl acetate, linalool, and ocimene
Common Known Usage
· Respiratory infections, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, menstrual problems / PMS, skin conditions (perineal repair, acne, eczema, psoriasis, scarring, stretch marks), burns, hair loss, insomnia, nervous tension, emotional balance
Frequency
· 118MHz
Region(s) grown
· Utah, Idaho, France (most Young Living Lavender essential oil comes from France and the United States)
How much plant material is required to produce this oil?
· It takes 27 square feet of lavender plants to make one 15-ml bottle of lavender oil
Flower meaning
· “Lavender Represents True Love”
· “Waiting for Love”
· In European tradition, lavender seems to be naturally associated with love, and a lot of love legends or folk customs involve lavender. Lavender represents implicit love, a firm commitment, and despite all hardships we will hold our hands.
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The 12 Uses and Benefits of Lavender
Lavender Diffuser Blends
History
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