LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL
The Mother of Essential Oils – traditionally valued for skin care, relaxation, first aid, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae
Origin: Mediterranean Europe
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from flowering tops and stems
Note: Middle
Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Sweet, floral, herbaceous
About This Essential Oil
Lavender is often regarded as the Mother of Essential Oils due to its remarkable versatility, safety profile, and broad range of traditional uses. It is one of the most widely used essential oils in aromatherapy and is valued for supporting skin health, emotional wellbeing, relaxation, first aid applications, and general family wellness.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports healthy skin and tissue repair
• Popular for relaxation and restful sleep
• Traditionally valued for emotional balance and stress support
• Useful in first aid and family wellness applications
• Gentle and versatile for everyday use
• Blends well with almost all essential oils
History
Lavandula comes from the Latin word 'lavare', meaning 'to wash'. Lavender has been treasured throughout history and has long been regarded as the royal herb of Europe.
Charles VI of France famously carried lavender-filled cushions wherever he travelled, believing they brought comfort and relief. Lavender has been traditionally used for more than 2,000 years to calm the mind and support emotional wellbeing.
Lavender is widely regarded as the most versatile of all essential oils. It is one of the few essential oils traditionally used neat on minor burns and is commonly found in first aid kits, homes, vehicles, and natural wellness collections.
There are over 30 species of Lavender, with Lavandula angustifolia (True Lavender) being the most recognised in aromatherapy. The finest quality Lavender is traditionally grown between 600 and 1500 metres altitude in the Southern Alps, where cooler distillation temperatures help produce a higher ester content and a superior aroma.
Main Chemical Components
45% Esters, 36% Alcohols
Properties
• Analgesic
• Anticonvulsive
• Antidepressant
• Anti-phlogistic
• Antirheumatic
• Antiseptic
• Antispasmodic
• Antiviral
• Bactericidal
• Carminative
• Cholagogue
• Cicatrisant
• Cordial
• Cytophylactic
• Decongestant
• Deodorant
• Diuretic
• Emmenagogue
• Fungicidal
• Hypotensive
• Nervine
• Restorative
• Sedative
• Sudorific
• Vulnerary
• Anti-inflammatory
• Insecticide
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for acne, boils, bunions, burns, bruises, dermatitis, carbuncles, eczema, insect bites, bee stings, psoriasis, herpes, sunburn, tissue inflammation, cuts, wounds, scars, and insect bites.
• Muscular System – Traditionally valued for aches, pains, arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, and sciatica.
• Nervous System – Traditionally used for headaches, migraines, insomnia, tension, stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue.
• Circulatory System – Traditionally valued for supporting healthy blood pressure, lymphatic congestion, and varicose veins.
• Respiratory System – Traditionally used for catarrh, influenza, sinusitis, bronchitis, coughs, infections, earache, and nose and throat complaints.
• Urinary System – Traditionally valued for cystitis.
• Digestive System – Traditionally used to support bile production, digestion of fats, colic, flatulence, gastroenteritis, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.
• Reproductive System – Traditionally valued for PMT, menstrual irregularity, painful or scanty periods, thrush, and leucorrhoea.
• Other – Traditionally used during childbirth, to assist afterbirth expulsion, and for bad breath.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Can exert either a calming or gently uplifting effect
• Traditionally valued for depression, irritability, and emotional imbalance
• Helpful during grief, trauma, fear, anxiety, and restlessness
• Supports relaxation and emotional resilience
• Traditionally used for mood swings, anger, agitation, confusion, and nervous tension
• Encourages emotional healing and reconnection with the inner self
Blends Well With
Almost all essential oils. Particularly Rose, Rosemary, Geranium, Marjoram, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Orange, Neroli, Chamomile, and Thyme.
Health & Safety
• Use caution with individuals who have low blood pressure.
• May stimulate skin cell production and should be patch tested on very dry or flaky skin conditions.
• Always dilute appropriately before topical use.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
