Still Pure Lavender (lavandula abrialis, lavandula grosso and lavandula angustifolia maillette) essential oil is available in glass dropper bottles sizing of 10ml, 20ml, 50ml, 100ml, 500ml & 1 litre.
Lavender has been used by the Egyptians, Arabians end Phoenicians as perfume as it is so fragrant. Lavender essential oil is extracted through steam distillation, mainly form the flowers of the plant.
Qualities: Antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, deodorant & insect repellent.
Uses: Relieve pain, stimulate new cell growth, encourage fluid loss by promoting urination, stimulate menstruation, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, increase sweating , strengthen and relax the nervous system, tone muscles, generally calms emotions and can induce sleep.
Benefits: Acne, all skin types, athlete’s foot, boils, burns, bruises, cuts, eczema, grazes, inflamed skin, insect stings and bites, itching, minor wounds, psoriasis, rashes (nappy), ringworm, scalds, scars, sores, sunburn, stretch marks, ulcers, anxiety, depression, hysteria, insomnia, nervous tension, stress-related ailments, arthritis, aches & pains (muscles), cramp, gout, sciatica, sprains, asthma, bronchitis, colds coughs (tickly), croup, flu, laryngitis, sinusitis, sore throats, whooping cough, cellulite, constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence, gallbladder problems, indigestion, nausea, tummy ache, dandruff, head lice, earache, headache, migraine, engorged breasts, labour pain, leucorrhoea, period pain, premenstrual syndrome, thrush, urinary tract infections
Directions: Bath, compress, douche, hair care, insect repellent, massage, perfume (neat, but 1 drop only), room fragrancer, skin-care preparations.
Warnings: Probably the only oil that can safely be used neat (in very small amounts) and during pregnancy – HOWEVER, as Lavender promotes menstruation, it must be avoided in early pregnancy if there is a history or serious risk of miscarriage.