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Lavender officinalis essential oil, 100% pure and natural. Produced by steam distillation of Lavender officinalis flowers. Also for food use.
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The lavender officinalis essential oil is known for its versatility (not by chance, together with the Tea tree oil, it is the most used essential oil) and above all for its delicacy. It is one of the very few essential oils that can also be used pure on the skin and also on the skin of newborns and pregnant mothers (but never in the first 3 months of pregnancy and should never be applied on the belly).
Lavender essential oil is an excellent balancing product for the nervous system, so it is useful both for people who are anxious and with problems of insomnia, and for those suffering from depression. Vaporized, or applied on the forehead (not pure, but mixing it with vegetable oils), it is excellent for sedating migraines.
It is also a product for beauty, as it stimulates cell renewal and has antioxidant properties. Hence, it is excellent against wrinkles.
It rebalances the production of sebum and is therefore suitable for both too dry and too fat skin. In case of insect bites (wasps, hornets, mosquitoes, etc.), it alleviates pain and, above all, if applied a few minutes after the incident, it counteracts the activity of the poison.
It helps to relax contracted muscles and has an antispasmodic action, very useful for example to reduce pain due to abdominal cramps, or to painful periods.
It has antifungal properties, so it is very effective against fungi of both skin and nails.
Used internally the lavender officinalis essential oil is an excellent digestive and helps eliminate intestinal worms (vermifuge properties).
These are the main applications of lavender officinalis essential oil:
The lavender officinalis essential oil is one of the few essential oils which can also be used pure on the skin. However, used with some consistency tends to dry the epidermis, so it is always better to combine it with a fatty substance, such as vegetable oils (olive oil, sunflower oil, almonds, etc.), or with macerated oils, or creams.
Mixed with vegetable oil (or with a cream) the recommended dilution is:
The lavender officinalis essential oil from Erbe di Mauro is certified for food use, so it can also be ingested. You can add a drop to a lump of sugar, or a teaspoon of honey, or in water, or in fruit juices. Dosages should never exceed 2-3 drops at a time.
NB: Essential oils for internal use can interfere with many drugs. In this case, always consult an expert before ingestion.
* Essential oils are not soluble in water; while bicarbonate, or alternatively fatty substances (such as vegetable oils, or milk) have indeed the purpose of making them soluble in water.
Expiry: after 5 years, if stored well in the dark, away from sources of heat.
The lavender officinalis essential oil is contraindicated to pregnant and breastfeeding women, to children under 3 and to those allergic to bitter orange.
The internal use is also not recommended in the presence of gastrointestinal inflammation because it can give rise to phenomena of intolerance to the digestive system.
Never use pure on the skin or on the mucous membranes. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and sources of heat.
All essential oils naturally contain potentially allergenic molecules such as cinnamaldehyde, citronellol, eugenol, citrus, coumarin, limonene, linalool, geraniol, etc. which can, therefore, trigger allergic reactions. For this reason, we recommend testing them before use, applying 1 drop dissolved in 30 ml of olive oil (or other vegetable oil) on the skin of the forearm and wait 48 hours for the possible occurrence of allergies.
