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Lavender Oil

Technical Name : Lavandula angustifolia
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Lavender oil has a sweet aroma and a mild sweet and floral taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Lavender oil is used in various ways such as, an aromatherapy oil, in infusions, lotions, and gels, perfumes, soaps and candles.
  2. It is also added to tea, beverage syrups and baked dishes like cookies, cakes and bread.

Description

Lavender is a flowering plant which belongs to the mint family. It's famous for its lavender-colored flowers, and the sweet fragrance they emit. This plant is grown commercially for obtaining its essential oils. Lavender oil is mainly of two types 1). lavender flower oil, which is extracted from the flower 2).lavender spike oil, which is extracted from the herb. However, the highest quality of lavender oil is derived from the fresh Lavender flowers and not any other part of the plant. The essential oil contains a mixture of phytochemicals like linalool and linalyl acetate. Lavender is thought to have derived its name from the Latin word “lavare,” meaning “to wash,” since it has been used in baths and laundry for its fragrant properties in earlier times. It has also been used for its relaxing effects on the body and mind. This oil has been used much by the Egyptians for mummification and perfumery and for the Romans in baths and for cooking. Lavender is grown extensively in northern Africa and the Mediterranean mountains, and also has its origins here. The largest producer of lavender oil in the world is Bulgaria. There exist more than 30 species of Lavender, differing from each other in their physical features or chemical compositions of their essential oils.

Health benefits

  • Lavender oil's aroma of lavender helps to treat anxiety and instills calmness, thus it is considered as a natural therapy for stress management.(1)
  • It is very beneficial to the skin for its antioxidant and antibacterial properties, hence it is treated as a remedy for acne-prone skin.(1)
  • Conditions like muscle soreness, arthritis, sciatica, can be relieved using lavender oil as it's a strong anti-inflammatory agent.(1)
  • Lavender oil is effective in giving relief from respiratory issues like cold, flu, bronchitis, cough, sinus and bronchial congestion.(1)
  • It works as an excellent sleep aid as it relaxes the body and mind and further induces sleep.(1)

Selection Guide

Always buy lavender oil from a reputed brand so as to ensure purity and safety. Buy within the expiry period.

Note

Avoid using Lavender essential oil when pregnant, when using medication that could induce drowsiness, or while undergoing anesthesia.(2) Lavender oil when frequently used on the skin may cause prepubertal gynecomastia (a condition that results in enlarged breast tissue in boys before puberty).(3)

Resource & Links

(1) https://rouhessentials.com/blogs/guides/lavender-oil

(2) https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/products/all-about-lavender-oil.html

(3) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265922.php#risks

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