Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils to own. Lavender Oil has a beautiful, versatile aroma. It is anti-bacterial and is a must-have for your first-aid kit. Its calming and sedative properties make Lavender Essential Oil a wonderful oil to help relax, fight stress and to promote sleep. And when properly diluted, it's amongst the safest of essential oils.
Botanical Name
Lavandula angustifolia / Lavandula officianalis
Common Method of Extraction
Steam Distilled
Plant Part Typically Used
Leaves and Flowers/Buds
Color
Clear with a Tinge of Yellow
Consistency
Thin
Perfumery Note
Top/Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma
Medium
Aromatic Description
Lavender Oil is floral, fresh, sweet, herbaceous and sometimes slightly fruity. It can be slightly camphorous.
Lavender Oil Uses
Acne, allergies, anxiety, asthma, athlete's foot, bruises, burns, chicken pox, colic, cuts, cystitis, depression, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, headache, hypertension, insect bites, insect repellent, itching, labor pains, migraine, oily skin, rheumatism, scabies, scars, sores, sprains, strains, stress, stretch marks, vertigo, whooping cough.
Blends Well With                             
Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Lime, Orange Sweet, Peppermint, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang