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15.0 ml
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High Altitude True Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula vera) is said to be the purist and most exceptional healing Lavender available. For thousands of years, people have relied upon this versatile plant for everything from allergies to acne, and from colic to vertigo.
How to use
Lavender Essential Oil Blend has many useful applications. See how you can use it...
NOTE: Before using the oil, do a patch test (read instructions below).
General Instructions
Patch Test First!
Before using any essential oil "neat" (undiluted), do a patch test first. Put a few drops on the back of your wrist or the inside of the elbow and cover with a bandaid. Leave for an hour or more. If irritation or redness occurs, bathe the area with a carrier OIL (e.g. olive oil, safflower oil, Neways' Mixing Oil - NOT water! Water will drive the essential oil deeper into the skin); wipe off and bathe the area again; wipe off and bathe the area again. Do NOT re-cover with a bandaid, but allow air exposure to the tested area for quicker healing. For future use, either reduce the concentration of the essential oil tested by half or more, or avoid it altogether.
You can do the same Patch Test with essential oils that you have diluted (mixed in solution, e.g. with Neways' Mixing Oil or Tangible® Massage Lotion).
Direct "Neat" (Undiluted) Application: "Neat" (undiluted) Lavender Essential Oil and Tea Tree Essential Oil may be applied directly to skin, but Neways recommends diluting all other essential oils. This is especially important for first-time users, children and those with sensitive skin.
A General Note About Using Essential Oils: Western merchandising has stereotypically perpetuated a "more is better" conditioning upon society. Not so with essential oils. Small amounts are able to be effective. Western culture has also perpetuated the "prescription formula" approach - for example, take 3, 3 times a day. Not so with essential oils. Because essential oils are liquid, lipophilic, volatile, aromatic and comprised of very small molecules giving them greater mobility into and within the body, there may be more than one way to effectively use a particular oil.
Starting out, the most important thing is to make sure the essential oils you use on the body are 100% pure, genuine and unadulterated - Neways' are, guaranteed! (Then you know that you are working with the essential oil itself and not with the chemicals and chemical reactions with which it has been adulterated.)
Storage
Store essential oils in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children!
Caution
Never put essential oils in the eyes or the ears. If you accidentally do, use Neways' Mixing Oil to dilute. Never rinse the area with water as water forces the oil deeper into the tissues.
Do not use essential oils internally.
Lavender Essential Oil is an emmenagogue (may induce menstrual flow) and therefore, should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Detailed product description
Eczema, tension headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression, mood swings, perfume, and insect repellent are a few of the many applications for Lavender Essential Oil. Diffused or applied topically Lavender Essential Oil may soothe discomfort arising from stress, migraine, depression, digestive disorders and PMS. Topical applications of Lavender Essential Oil may also ease feelings of discomfort from burns, athlete's foot, boils, bruises, wounds, sunburn, insect bites, dandruff, muscular aches and sprains.
True Lavender - a colorless or pale yellow oil distilled from the flowering tops of the Lavender plant - has a sweet, floral-herbaceous-woody scent. It takes approximately 150 pounds of flowers to make on pound of pure Lavender Essential Oil. And, at this time, there is not a lot of it available on the market.
True Lavender Essential Oil is said to be: analgesic (pain deadening), anticonvulsive (helps arrest/prevent convulsions), antidepressant (helps alleviate depression), antimicrobial (resists and prevents pathogenic microbes), antirheumatic (helps prevent/relieve rheumatism), antiseptic (destroys and prevents development of microbes - e.g. viruses, pathogenic bacteria), antispasmodic (eases and prevents spasms and convulsions), antitoxic (counteracts effects of poison), carminative (relieves flatulence/gas; settles digestive system), cholagogue (stimulates bile flow into duodenum), choleretic (aids bile flow by liver), cicatrizant (promotes healing by forming scar tissue), cordial (stimulant/tonic), cytophylactic (increases leukocyte defense against infection), deodorant (removes/hides/corrects odors), diuretic (aids urine flow), emmenagogue (aids/induces menstruation), hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), insecticide (repels insects), nervine (strengthening/toning the nervous system), parasiticide (prevents/destroys parasites - fleas, lice), rubefacient (causing skin redness), sedative (calming nerves), stimulant (quickens digestive/lymphatic functions), sudorific (causes sweating), tonic (strengthens body), vermifuge (expels intestinal worms) and vulnerary (external assisting of healing sores/ wounds).
Lavender Essential Oil, a member of the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family, is gentle to the skin and possibly the most-used and versatile essential oil in the world .
Having a clean, fresh scent, Lavender Essential Oil is adaptogenic: it can encourage feelings of exhilaration or relaxation. It is traditionally known to help soothe emotional extremes, and may bring the aromatic influence of spring and peace.
Extensive studies by occupational psychologists have shown that Lemon Essential Oil's or Rosemary Essential Oil's scent may help with concentration, Lavender Essential Oil, interestingly, promotes a desire to buy things. Large Japanese companies are using scent throughout their employees' workstations to help improve their performance - Lemon Essential Oil in the morning for pick-me-up feelings, Rose at lunch time for relaxation, and wood scents (try Rosewood Essential Oil) in the evening for stimulation and refreshment.
Traditionally, it has been used to help disinfect hospital and sick rooms in Europe. Lavender Essential Oil is one of the antimicrobial essential oils - oils that kill germs. Research has shown that Lavender Essential Oil is active against many pathogens.
The main constituents of Lavender Essential Oil are: linalyl acetate (up to 40%), linalol, lavandulol, cumarin, lavandulyl acetate, terpineol, cineol, limonene, ocimene, caryophyllene. The constituents of Lavender Essential Oil vary according to source, with High Altitude Lavender producing more esters.
Neways' Lavender Essential Oil is distilled from the newly flowering tops of the Lavandula vera which is cultivated high in the French Alps.
Lavender Essential Oil was originally from the Mediterranean area but is now grown for harvest around the world; however, it is generally imported from France. Lavender is probably the most used essential oil, but be careful; it is also the most adulterated. France sells three times MORE Lavender than it grows. How can that be? By mixing Lavender oil with chemicals and lavendins. Read more about Lavender...
What is Lavendin? Lavendins are Lavender hybrids which are commonly distilled because they yield a higher volume of oil. Lavendins are not therapeutically the same as true Lavender.
So how do you know what you are buying? The best way is to buy Lavender (not Lavendin) from a reputable supplier who can validate that their Lavender Essential Oil originates from an untampered source. Since Lavender is possibly the most popular essential oil, and the most adulterated essential oil in the world, it is in the interests of the aromatherapist and anyone applying and expecting the benefits of Lavender Essential Oil to obtain pure, unadulterated oil. Neways' Lavender Essential Oil is such an oil, guaranteed.
True Lavender Essential Oil is said to be non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Lavender Essential Oil blends well with: Cedarwood, Geranium. Lavender Essential Oil generally most essential oils, especially the floral and citrus essential oils (e.g. Lemon).
Neways guarantees all of our essential oils are raw, pure, unaltered, genuine and therapeutic. We do not alter our essential oils with synthetic fragrances, chemical additives, or vegetable oils. Our single essential oils are all single species, and our blends are combinations of single species. To our knowledge, Neways is the only large company in America that can truthfully make this claim. Quality DOES make a difference!
Lavender Essential Oil is diverse in its uses, potent in its effects and pleasing in its aroma. See how it can be used...
QUALITY
All Neways' single Essential Oils are derived from single species.
Each Neways' Essential Oil is inspected by a third-party source to ensure that it meets the strictest guideline for purity, authenticity and therapeutic value.
Before crops are distilled into Neways' Essential Oils, each crop is carefully examined for traces of chemicals or pesticides. Only after the crop is determined to be completely free of these adulterations are the crops then distilled into Neways Essential Oils.
Lavender
Botanical name: Lavandula officinalis
Parts used and where grown
Eastern European countries, particularly Bulgaria, as well as France, Britain, Australia, and Russia grow large quantities of lavender. The fragrant flowers of lavender are used in the preparation of herbal medicines.
Lavender has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):
| ** | Pregnancy (in bath, for perineal pain after childbirth) |
| * | Indigestion and heartburn Insomnia |
*** Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit. ** Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit. * For an herb, supported by traditional use but minimal or no scientific evidence. For a supplement, little scientific support and/or minimal health benefit. |
Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies)
Traditionally, herbalists used lavender for a variety of conditions of the nervous system, including depression and fatigue.1 It has also been used for headache and rheumatism. Due to its delightful odour, lavender has found wide application in perfumes and cosmetics throughout history.
Active constituents
The volatile oil (also called essential oil) of lavender contains many constituents, including perillyl alcohol and linalool. The oil is thought to be calming2 and thus can be helpful in some cases of insomnia. One trial of elderly people with sleeping troubles found that inhaling lavender oil was as effective as some commonly prescribed sleep medications.3 A large clinical trial found that lavender oil added to a bath was no more effective than a placebo for relieving perineal discomfort immediately after childbirth.4 However, perineal pain was reduced three to five days afterward. Lavender is recommended by the German Commission E monograph for indigestion and nervous intestinal discomfort.5
How much is usually taken?
The German Commission E monograph suggests 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 grams) of the herb be taken as a tea. 6 The tea can be made by steeping 2 teaspoons (10 grams) of leaves in 1 cup (250 ml) of boiling water for fifteen minutes. Three cups (750 ml) can be consumed each day. For internal applications, 1/2-3/4 teaspoon (2-4 ml) of tincture can be taken two or three times per day. Several drops of the oil can be added to a bath or diluted in vegetable oil for topical applications. The concentrated oil is not for internal use, except under medical supervision.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Internal use of the volatile oil can cause severe nausea. Very small amounts should be used only under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Excessive intake (several times more than listed above) may cause drowsiness.7 External use in reasonable amounts is safe during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with lavender.
Lavender Clinical Summary
Derived from the flowering tops of the plant. Lavender oil is used in aromatherapy, as a topical treatment and as an oral supplement for a wide variety of symptoms. It exhibits mild antibacterial effects 4. Topical application of an herbal formulation that includes lavender was shown to be effective in reducing otalgia in children with acute otitis media 11 . Lavender may relieve agitation in patients with severe dementia 5 . Essential oils containing lavender have been shown to be beneficial in treating alopecia areata 10. Oral preparations appear to be beneficial as an adjuvant therapy for mild to moderate depression 7. Lavender has also been studied for the treatment of cancer related symptoms. Results indicated that it does not reduce anxiety during radiotherapy 6 and topical application of lavender oil does not improve long-term pain, anxiety, or quality of life in patients with advanced cancer 8 . Lavender is generally safe; however, a few cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported 12.
Scientific Name
Lavandula Angustifolia
Also Know As
Aspic, lavandin, spike lavender
Purpoted Uses
- Acne
- Alopecia
- Depression
- GI disorders
- Inflammation
- Insomnia
- Migraine treatment
- Pain
- Promote urination
- Spasms
Constituents
- Volatile oil (1-3%): linalool, linalyl acetate chiefly. Also 1,8-cineole, borneol and camphor.
- Hydroxycoumarins
- Tannins (up to 12%)
- Caffeic acid derivatives
1 2 3
Mechanism of Action
It is thought that the antiinflammatory and analgesic effects of lavender are due to a component of the lavender essential oil called 1,8-cineole or eucalyptol 2. Eucalyptol is also found in Eucalyptus, rosemary and cardamon 9. Lavender oil has a depressive effect on the central nervous system 3. Lavender increases bile flow to the intestine. Perillyl alcohol, which is present in the lavender plant, may have anticancer effects 12.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption Lavender is quickly absorbed through the skin. Components of the essential oil were found in the blood within 5-20 minutes of massage 9 12.
Warnings
Lavender may potentiate the sleep-inducing activity of other agents 3.
Adverse Reactions
Reported (Topical): Allergic contact dermatitis 12
Drug Interactions
One reference suggests that lavender may increase or potentiate the CNS depressant effects of sedative or hypnotics drugs12.
Literature Summary and Critique
Hay IC, Jamieson M, Ormerod AD. Randomized trial of aromatherapy. Successful treatment for alopecia areata. Arch Dermatol 1998;134:1349-52.
86 subjects participated in a study of aromatherapy and alopecia areata. Subjects were randomly assigned to two groups. The active group massaged essential oils (thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedarwood) into their scalp daily. The control group massaged carrier oils daily. Treatment with the essential oils was significantly more effective than control treatment. It is unclear to what extent lavender oil was responsible for the treatment effect given the presence of other essential oils.
Soden K, Vincent K, Craske S, Lucas C, Ashley S. A randomized controlled trial of aromatherapy massage in a hospice setting. Palliat.Med 2004;18:87-92.
42 subjects with advanced cancer participated in a study of aromatherapy massage and quality of life. Subjects were randomized to receive either weekly massages with lavender oil, weekly massage with inert oil or no treatment. Subjects in either massage group did not show significant long-term benefits for primary trial endpoints of pain, anxiety or quality of life. Sleep scores improved in both the massage and aromatherapy massage groups. Study indicates that lavender oil does not have long-term benefits for pain control, anxiety or quality of life.
Holmes C, Hopkins V, Hensford C, MacLaughlin V, Wilkinson D, Rosenvinge H. Lavender oil as a treatment for agitated behaviour in severe dementia: a placebo controlled study. Int J Geriatr.Psychiatry 2002;17:305-8.
Fifteen subjects with severe dementia participated in a study of lavender oil and agitated behavior. Subjects were assigned to aromatherapy using either an aroma stream of lavender oil or water on alternating days for two weeks. A blinded observer was asked to rate the subjects' agitation using the Pittsburgh Agitation Scale (PAS). A significant improvement was seen in group median PAS scores during aromatherapy when compared with scores during placebo treatment. Researchers conclude that lavender oil shows modest efficacy in the treatment of agitation in patients with severe dementia.
Akhondzadeh S, Kashani L, Fotouhi A, Jarvandi S, Mobaseri M, Moin M et al. Comparison of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. tincture and imipramine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression: a double-blind, randomized trial. Prog.Neuropsychopharmacol.Biol Psychiatry 2003;27:123-7.
45 subjects with mild to moderate depression participated in a study of lavender tincture and imipramine in the treatment of depression. Subjects were randomized to receive either lavender tincture orally 60 drops/day plus placebo tablet, imipramine 100 mg/day plus placebo drop, or imipramine plus lavender tincture for four weeks. While lavender tincture alone was not as effective as imipramine alone, treatment with both imipramine and lavender tincture was significantly more effective than imipramine alone. Researchers conclude that lavender tincture is an effective adjuvant therapy for mild to moderate depression.
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