Lavender Essential Oil

• Botanical name: Lavandula officinalis
• Country of origin: France
• Extraction method: Steam distilled
• Plant part: Flowers
• Aroma: Strong, floral, camphoraceous
• Consistency: Thin
• Color: Colorless to pale greenish yellow
• Blends well with: Bergamot, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Lemon, Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Tea Tree, Thyme, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sage, Spearmint, Tangerine, Ylang-ylang

Lavender essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers of the lavender shrub, the oil is dark yellow to dark yellow-green and delivers a sweet and floral middle-top fragrance note with herbaceous over and undertones. Used for its calming, sedative effect as well as in soaps, shampoos and cosmetics, its skin healing properties include the ability to diminish skin scarring and bruising, and when well diluted in carrier oil can ease the discomfort of dry, flaky skin and soothe mild sunburn. As a deodorizer, lavender essential oil can be used topically or as a room or fabric spray. Many lavender aficionados swear by its ability to reduce anxiety and depression and calm and balance a busy mind.

• Analgesic
• Antidepressant
• Anti inflammatory
• Antiseptic
• Antispasmodic
• Antiviral
• Sedative

• Diffuse 2-3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil into per 100ml of water at bedtime as a sleep enhancer
• Add 3-6 drops to a teaspoon of carrier oil and apply to dry areas of skin as well as bruises, mild sunburns, blemishes and scars to soothe and improve appearance of skin
• Inhale Lavender essential oil straight from the bottle to help control nausea, allergies, insomnia and headaches
• Add several drops to a cup of epsom salts and add to warm bath before bedtime to promote a good nights sleep
• Add a few drops of Lavender essential oil to a wool dryer ball or a damp washcloth and add to dryer to freshen laundry
• Add a few drops to a wool dryer ball or a damp washcloth and add to dryer to freshen laundry

The International Federation of Aromatherapists states that essential oils are not recommended to be taken internally unless under the direct supervision of a medical practitioner who is also qualified in clinical aromatherapy. This statement has not been approved or evaluated by the FDA. TruGardens does not in any way endorse the use of these products for the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease.

Essential oils are potent, and a little bit goes a long way. Do not use essential oils undiluted directly on the skin as they can cause irritation. Keep away from children, and do not apply near the eyes, mucous membranes, sensitive or broken skin. Every individual reacts differently to essential oils: Always perform a ‘test patch’ properly diluted in carrier oil to determine sensitivity. Avoid using when pregnant except on the advice of a qualified practitioner, as outlined above.