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                        All About Lavender

                        Lavender is one of the most researched essential oils, proven to help reduce insomnia and anxiety. Diluted topical use is effective to help with bug bites, itching, inflammation, and pain. Its antimicrobial action can help reduce wound infection. It has also been used for menstrual cramps and as an insect repellent.

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                        Fun Fact

                        Lavender comes from the Latin word lavare, which means "to wash."

                        Lavender Research

                        Over 130 research articles have been catalogued on lavender. Multiple human studies have demonstrated reduction in insomnia and an anxiolytic effect of the aroma. It has also shown anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, and insect repelling actions.

                        Lavender Research

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                        Lavender Herb and Essential Oil


                        Latin Name: Lavandula angustifolium

                        Family: Lamiaceae

                        Other Common Names

                        • Other Latin names: Lavandula officinalis, Lavandula vera, L. delphinensis, L. fragrans

                        Plant Description

                        Lavender is a semi-woody evergreen with grey-green leaves and purple spike flowers, growing up to three feet tall.
                        True lavender grows in high altitude, in dry soil. Spike lavender (L. latifolia or L. spica) grows at low altitutde and is easier to cultivate. Lavandin is a hybrid of spike lavender and true lavender (L. intermedia or L. hybrida). Spanish lavender (L. stoechas) is quite high in camphor, fenchone, and 1,8-cineole, with very little linalool and linalyl acetate.

                        Herb Description

                        Flowering tops are prepared fresh or dried. For making a tea, steep 1 Tbsp of dried herb, or 2 Tbsp of fresh herb in 2 cups of boiled water for five minutes. Strain and drink.

                        Essential Oil Description

                        The oil is colorless or pale yellow with a sweet, floral, and herbaceous aroma. There is significant chemovariety based on growing conditions.

                        Key Constituents of Lavender

                          • Linalool / Beta Linalool / Linalyl Alcohol / Linalyl Oxide
                          • Linalyl acetate
                          • Lavendulyl acetate
                          • Beta Caryophyllene
                          • Ocimene / Beta Ocimene
                          • Terpineol (alpha, beta, or gamma) / Terpinen-4-ol / Terpinolene

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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        analgesic Analgesic / Pain
                        anti-fungal Anti-fungal
                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        Anti-itch
                        anti-smoking Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        antibacterial Antibacterial
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        antiseptic Antiseptic
                        antiviral Antiviral
                        anxiety Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        Aphrodisiac
                        anti-fungal Athlete’s Foot
                        cardiac Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        children's health Children’s Health
                        Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        dandruff Dandruff
                        Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        female health Female Health
                        green cleaning Green Cleaning
                        Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        headache relief Headache Relief
                        immune stimulant Immunity
                        insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        insomnia Insomnia / Sleep
                        joint pain Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        Oral Health
                        repellent Repellent
                        Sedative / Calming
                        skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
                        Skin Burns
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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