Status: Biodynamic - Demeter Latin: Lavendula Hybrida Family: Labiatae Country: Italy Extraction: Steam Distilled Part distilled: Flowering tops Odor: A beautiful camphorous & fresh aroma with complex floral notes from our Biodynamic offerings that elevates this underused oil to the status it deserves. Aromatherapy Uses: An excellent choice for a respiratory blend and muscle aches and pains when you want the healing power of lavender but more uplifting than relaxing. Anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, powerful antispasmodic (muscular contraction sedative), anti-infectious (variable; staph-pigmented), cicatrizant, cardiotonic, anticoagulant(?), blood thinner (MDR), cictrizant expectorant, fungicide, hypotensive, nervine, tonic (general, cardiac), vulnerary. Note: lavendin is less relaxing. More camphoraceous scent, better suited for muscular, respiratory circulatory problems than lavender. Skin: dermatitis, scabies, infectious skin diseases, allergies, wounds, scars, ulcers, warts, bruises, pruritis. Respiratory: coughs, colds, sinus infections, respiratory stimulant, eases breathing. Muscular/Skeletal: sore muscles, rheumatic pains, stiff joints, muscular contracture, cramps. Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: circulatory stimulant, cardiac tonic- eases palpitations(MDR), phlebitis (MDR). Pariphlebitis (MDR), thins blood (MDR) Immune: coughs, colds, flu. Digestive: solar plexus spasms. Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: genital urinary tract antiseptic. Nervous Brain/ Mind: refreshes tired mind; aids nervousness, fear , anxiety, insomnia . Note: more stimulating, not for sedative effect. Emotional/Energetic: enlightening and refreshing for a weary spirit. It resonates with the heart chakra, balancing mental energy and transforming worry, fear and anxiety. Blends well with: sweet basil, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, lemon, peppermint, pine, rosemary, turmeric, vetiver. Satety Data: tested non-irritant, non-sensitizing at low dose, possibly more irritant due to cineole and camphor than lavender. Avoid in early pregnancy. SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |
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