Extraction
Lavender oil is extracted from the flowering tops by steam distillation and
yields 1.4 % - 1.6 %.
Chemical Composition
The main chemical components of lavender oil are a-pinene, limonene,
1,8-cineole, cis-ocimene, trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, linalool,
linalyl acetate, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate.
Lavender oil Information
The wonderful quality and great smell make Lavender oil one of the most
favorite essential oils among general people. Besides, it is a calming,
relaxing oil, which combats stress and crisis, it also proves to be great
therapeutic oils as it has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves,
relieving tension, depression, panic, hysteria and nervous exhaustion and is
effective for headaches, migraines and insomnia. Further, it is excellent
for asthma and migraines and also supports female health and on the skin it
has a healing effect, while preventing scarring and balancing the skin.
Therapeutic properties
Lavender oil has very good Therapeutic properties like Antiseptic,
analgesic, anti-convulsant, anti-depressant, anti-rheumatic, anti-spasmodic,
anti-inflammatory, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue,
cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic,
emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, rubefacient, sedative, sudorific and
vulnerary.
Precautions
Despite lavender oil is considered one of the safest essential oils, yet
one should discontinue using it if suffering from any allergic reactions.
Further, high doses should be strictly avoided during pregnancy because it
is a uterine stimulant.
Uses
Lavender oil has many useful uses like it has a soothing and calming effect
on the nerves, relieving tension, depression, panic, hysteria and nervous
exhaustion and is effective for headaches, migraines and insomnia. Further,
it is also very beneficial for problems such as bronchitis, asthma, colds,
laryngitis, halitosis, throat infections and whooping cough. Moreover, this
oil is useful for all types of skin problems.
Blends Well With Lavender oil blends particularly well with cedarwood, clary sage,
geranium, pine, nutmeg and all the citrus oils.
Summary
Lavender oil is one of the most versatile oils, as it helps in tackling
varieties of problems. This oils relieves pain when used for rheumatism,
arthritis, lumbago and muscular aches and pains, especially those associated
with sport. Moreover, these oils not only helps with nervous conditions, but
it is also useful for the digestive system, the respiratory tract and skin
problems. Further, it also helps with muscle aches and pains and arthritis
and rheumatism.
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