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Latin Name:
Lavendula Officinalis(vera)
Extraction:
Steam distillation of fresh flowers
Originates from:
France & Mediterranian – Europe, Australia, Turkey, Russia & England
Aroma:Sweet floral herbaceous
Note:Middle
Keyword/Character:Immune system
Colour:Colourless to dark yellow green
Constituents:
Borneol, Caryophyllene, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl accetate, Lineol linalyl, Phenol, Pinene, Terpinol, Lavandulyl, CineoiL
Properties:
Analgesic, Anti-depressant, Antiseptic, Anti-viral, Detoxiyfying, Relaxing, Speeds up cell replacement, Stimulating, Antibiotic, Bactericidal, Decongestant, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Hypotensive, Rubifacient, Vulnerary, Diuretic, Nervine, Insecticidal, Emmenagogue
Physiological:
Skin care – acne, Eczema, Dermatitis, Burns, Sunburn, Bruising, Boils, Blisters, Chilblains, Cystitis, Earache, Athletes foot.
Respiratory-colds, Coughs, Sore throat, Sinusitis, Flu, Asthma, Bronchitus.
Digestive problems-Flatulance, Nausea, Menstral problems, Labour pains, Dyspepsia, Colic.
Muscular aches & pains, Rhuematism, Joints-swollen/painful, Insect repellant & insect bites & stings, Headache, Migraine, Lowers high blood pressure, Insomnia, Nosebleeds, Pustules, Sprains, Stings, Strengthens immune system,
Psychological:
Exhaustion, Hyperactivity, Insecurity, Panic attacks, PMT, Worries-future
Contra Action:
Best avoid first trimester of pregnancy & low blood pressure
Blends Well With:Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniper, Cedarwood, Vertivert, & citrus, fruits and florals