Latin Name: Lavandula angustifolia

Chemistry: Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, B-Caryophyllene.

Aroma: Sweet, floral, fresh.

Good for: Immune stimulant, Central nervous system sedative, Anti-inflammatory

Energetics: Balancing, healing, soothing and nurturing. Invokes a state of tranquillity and calm.

Traditional use: One of the most versatile essential oils and plants. Its use as an analgesic has been well documented over the years and is one of the most studied essential oils.

The aroma of lavender is very easily recognised and can be pretty divisive. However, when well blended with other essential oils, it is surprising how many who would previously not tolerate it on their end up loving blends with lavender as a part of a synergy. It is an exceptional oil that can mix with others and bring out different scent notes depending on what it combines. Due to the numerous studies over the years of lavender and its chemical constituents, it is well known to help with issues like pain (1)inflammation (2)allergies (3)immune support (4)stress relief (5) and wound healing (6), among others.

REFERENCE

1- “The effect of lavender oil on stress, bispectral index values, and needle insertion pain in volunteers” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21854199/

2-” Lavender oil inhibits immediate-type allergic reaction in mice and rats” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10217323/

3-” Biological activities of Lavender essential oil” https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.1103

4- “Effects of lavender aroma on sleep quality in healthy Japanese students” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22582680/

5- “Topical lavender oil for the treatment of recurrent aphthous ulceration” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22558691/