Lavender Bulgaria 10ml

PROFILE
Latin Name: Lavandula Angustifolia
Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops.
Aroma: Floral, rich, full-bodied, smooth yet complex aroma with sweet-herbaceous undertone.
 
BOTANY
Our smooth, full-bodies and complex Lavender variety comes from Bulgaria, a country known to grow one of the finest Lavenders in the world. The perennial shrub has purple, violet spiky flowers that are sparsely arranged on spikes of the tips of stalks.
 
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Analgesic, Anti-Anxiety, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Viral, Anti-Microbial, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-Spasmodic, Calming, CNS Depressant, Nervine, Sedative, Deodorant, Hypotensive (Lowering Blood Pressure), Immuno-Stimulant, Moderate Antihistamine, Antiallergic, Antipyretic (Fever Reducing), Anti-Convulsant, Anti-Depressant, Vulnerary (Wound Healing), Skin Regenerator, Analgesic, Antiseptic, Anti-Pruritic (Anti-Itch), Anti-Rheumatic, Anti-Spasmodic, Carmitive, Decongestant, Diuretic.
 
USES IN AROMATHERAPY
Mind/Emotional:
The most well-known psychological effect of Lavender revolves around its soothing, calming, balancing and normalizing effects on bodily functions and emotions.
 
Its rich, floral aroma is comforting and helps calm your agitation, anxiety, mood swings, sleeplessness, and stressful feeling. By offering balance, it promotes restoration.
A great gift for our emotions, Lavender fosters a feeling of total and unchanging support within and around us. We feel loved and supported throughout life struggles and as we are healing. It gives us the faith even in hard times.
 
A gentle sedative and nervine, Lavender also calms panic, hysteria and emotional and mental fatigue.
 
Body/Physical:
Undoubtedly, Lavender is highly valued for its versatile therapeutic actions and multi-purpose applications in many health conditions and first-aid situations.
• Soothe skin problems such as acne, eczema, bites, rashes, itch and many skin infections.
• Treat and heal burns, cuts, wounds and various injuries without leaving scars.
• Decongest colds/flu, cough, asthma, sinusitis and mucus buildup.
• Prevent or remedy for dandruff and hair loss.
• Relieve headache and migraines.
• Reduce pain of muscular aches and sprains, cramps, arthritis, rheumatism and sciatica.
• Relieve minor upsets of infancy e.g. colic, irritability, childhood infection, etc.
• Clear excess waste from lymph and aid digestion.
• Help with depression and insomnia, hysteria and widely fluctuating moods.
• Enhance restful sleep and relieves fear, tension, anxiety and instability.
 
Lavender’s chemically complex structure and overall action are balancing and normalizing; which explain why it can be used in so many different contexts. Because it is both a classic relaxant and restorative stimulant at the same time, the oil has the ability to restore unbalanced state of mind and body so healing can take place.
 
SAFETY & SHELF LIFE
Safety: Has GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) status. No known safety concerns. Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
Pregnancy/Nursing: Pregnancy safe and nursing safe.
Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use internally unless instructed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
Shelf Life: 4-5 Years
 
HOW TO USE
Diffuse & Inhale: Breathe in your favorite essential oils using an essential oil/aroma diffuser or personal pocket inhaler.
Apply Topically: This essential oil is 100% pure and undiluted. To apply to the skin, dilute with a high quality carrier oils or Carrier Oils Complex. Refer to our dilution chart. We recommend performing a skin patch test when using a new essential oil topically.