| Lavender Essential Oil is derived from the flowers, of | | | | oil would be beyond the scope of this article. The |
| the Lavandula angustifolia, from the Lamiaceae family, | | | | following is a brief summary of some of the benefits |
| previously known as Lavandula officinalis. It is still | | | | and possible uses for you in a home setting. |
| recognised as officinalis by some horticulturalists. | | | | - In Personal care, lavender can be found in many |
| The Lavender Shrub grows to around one metre. It is | | | | forms. Lavender can be found in bath crystals, soaps |
| an extremely popular garden shrub grown near | | | | and body wash. Organic Baby washes and shampoos |
| entrances and windows for its aroma. | | | | often contain lavender oil. |
| All Aromatherapy oils can be considered prized and | | | | - Lavender is commonly used in burners and |
| popular; however, Lavender oil would have to be at | | | | vaporisers. It is good for Stress and Anxiety, hay |
| the top of the list in popularity. | | | | fever, sleeplessness, fear and depression. |
| Lavender oil dates back to at least Ancient Roman | | | | - Lavender is very calming and when used in a good |
| times. The name Lavender comes from the Latin | | | | quality organic massage oil, may help the symptoms of |
| 'lavera' which means to wash. The ancient romans | | | | anxiety, nervous tension and stress. |
| used Lavender in their bath water as well as in | | | | - When used in a cream base, lavender can be useful |
| cleansing routines. | | | | for relieving burns, eczema, psoriasis and acne. |
| The Extraction process | | | | - Lavender oil can also be used as an Antiseptic. |
| The flowers of Lavender plants are steam distilled to | | | | Lavender has a naturally calming and familiar smell. |
| extract this popular oil. The Essential Oil is watery and | | | | Precautions |
| clear in colour and has a beautiful fresh aroma. | | | | Essential oils have many benefits and can aid in the |
| Uses as an Essential Oil | | | | prevention or healing of many complaints. Every |
| Lavender oil has possibly the widest range of | | | | individual is different. Some essential oils can be toxic. |
| beneficial uses. Whether used as a treatment or | | | | Some oils must never be ingested while others require |
| prevention of illness and disease or whether used for | | | | limited exposure to the sun due to phototoxicity. Read |
| its naturally calming and refreshing smell, Lavender | | | | the label and ask your supplier if you are in doubt of |
| Essential oil has perhaps the top spot in many | | | | the safest use for any particular oil. Not just the one in |
| Aromatherapists Essential oil kits. | | | | this article. |
| To list all the potential benefits and uses of Lavender | | | | |