Lavender

	Lavender
	General Information Lavender is a universal oil that has been shown to balance the body and to work wherever there is a need. It is called ‘the grandmother’ of essential oils because it cares for and nurtures us through such a variety of physical and emotional stresses. If you don’t know what essential oil to reach for, try lavender. Ingredient In Angel, Assurance, Balance, Candila, Cypernium, Dandy, Delicate, Discernment, Everlasting, EZ-Traveler, Inner Peace, IQ, Letting Go, My-Graine, Millenia, Purify, Simplicity, Solitude, Tranquility, Trust, Turmoil, Unity, Vision, Warm Down, With-In, Woman Wise Therapeutic Properties antiseptic, diuretic, expectorant, emmenagogue, anti-parasitic Affinity For digestive system nerves all meridians cardiovascular system brain chakras: lymphatic system base immune system heart genito-urinary system solar plexus reproductive system Resonance Plant Family Part of Plant Used physical, mental, emotional, spiritual Labiatae flowering tops Aromatic Considerations Lavender can help us return to kindness and generosity if we have been in a place of judgement. Application There is probably no wrong way to apply or diffuse lavender. Emotional/Spiritual Aspects One of the great emotional gifts of lavender is the feeling of total and unchanging support around us. It leaves us with no room for doubt that we are loved and will be supported in life’s challenges and in the process of healing. Lavender promotes faith, even in the hard times. Lavender brings balance between masculine and feminine energy and traits. Lavender is a gentle, but effective, sedative and nervine. It can bring relief from anxiety, panic, hysteria, emotional and mental fatigue, headaches and migraines, and insomnia. Physical Aspects Lavender can be used for nearly all skin conditions. It can be applied to cuts, sunburns, burns, rashes, dermatitis, eczema, and insect bites. Consistent use of lavender with burns and injuries minimizes scarring. Lavender, usually as part of a blend, is often used to prevent or remedy conditions of dandruff and hair loss. Lavender is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, cytophylactic, and antispasmodic, making it effective for muscle strains and sprains, cramps, and wound healing. Lavender clears excess waste products from the lymphatic system and is an aid to digestion. Lavender is sometimes all that is needed to prevent or alleviate nausea. Mildly diuretic, lavender can be useful in alleviating edema and premenstrual water retention. Whether the root of the problem is emotional or physical, lavender is often effective in stabilizing both high or low blood pressure and regulating the pulse. Lavender, or blends containing it, is used to lessen pain and promote restful sleep. Lavender is useful for babies with thrush. Cautions Lavender is wonderfully calming in small amounts, but can be stimulating if used in too large a quantity or too often. This is especially true with babies and small children.