Lavender

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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