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Essential Oils - Lavender, Mailette
Lavender balances the
mood, clears the mind, has a long tradition in skin & hair care as well as
medicine and is used for many household solutions. One of the unique
characteristics of lavender is that it is not merely energizing or relaxing,
but balancing. The scent will rejuvenate and inspire a tired person and
relax, soothe and calm someone who is stressed or tense. Both cleansing and
calming, it is excellent for supporting respiratory, skin, immune, muscular
and glandular systems.*
Color: Clear to slightly pale yellow
Suggested Use
Apply a few drops to a tissue and inhale, or place on your pillow for
restful sleep. Add a few drops to your laundry rinse, your drawers, and the
water reservoir of your iron for fresh smelling laundry. Two drops on your
hair brush will rejuvenate hair and scalp.
Add 5 drops to a hot bath for a
blissful retreat that can help soothe headaches and stressful times, mixing
the oil with some Half & Half prior to blending it with the water (in order
to prevent the oils from floating on the surface). Add 5-10 drops to 1oz. of
Carrier Oil or unscented body care product, less if you are making body care
for children.
Blends Well With: Almost everything; really
nice with citrus notes and florals. Add a bit of Vetiver or Patchouli for a
warm base note. Clove will add spice. Geranium, Cedarwood, Clary Sage and
Pine are related in character and make great blending partners. Mix Lavender
and Frankincense for your bath and steam bath or try Lavender and Rose
Geranium.
Specific Safety Information: No known
toxicity. GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) approved by the FDA as food
flavor.
It's origin may lay in Persia, but it is
grown all over the world today, in an attempt to satisfy the ever growing
demand for this wonderful oil. Unfortunately Lavender is frequently "cut"
(stretched) with synthetic compounds, so make sure you buy your Lavender
from a reputable source, committed to quality and purity.
* These statements have
not been evaluated by the FDA. This is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure
or prevent any diseases.
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