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Calming

💜 Lavender — Essential Oil

Lavandula angustifolia
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Botanical name
Lavandula angustifolia
Category
Calming

🎯 Main uses

RelaxationSleepBurnsStressAnxietyHeadachesSkin

Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) is a Calming oil, well known in aromatherapy for its remarkable properties. Most versatile oil. Calms mind, supports sleep and skin. Its main uses include: Relaxation, Sleep, Burns, Stress, Anxiety, and more.

💧 How to use

Aromatic: Add 3-5 drops to a diffuser with water and diffuse for 30-60 minutes. You can also inhale directly from the bottle or from your palms (rub 1 drop between hands). Topical: Dilute 1-2 drops in 5 ml carrier oil (coconut, jojoba) before applying. Massage gently onto the desired area. Internal: Add 1 drop to a glass of water or place under the tongue. Use only therapeutic-grade oils and do not exceed the recommended dose.

🧪 Chemical composition

Chemically, Lavender essential oil contains mainly Linalyl acetate (25-45%), Linalool (20-47%). These compounds are responsible for the oil's characteristic therapeutic effects.

🛡️ Safety notes

From a safety perspective, Lavender essential oil is considered safe during pregnancy when used properly. It can also be used for children with age-appropriate dilutions.

⚠️ Warnings: Avoid eyes. Dilute sensitive skin.

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⚕️ Information is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice.