Commonly used for treating:
Abscess, Acute Bronchitis, Arthritis, Asthma, Athletes Foot, Blisters, Blood Pressure - High, Boils, Burns, Coughs, Cuts, Dermatitis, Diarrhoea, Earache, Eczema, Fevers, Hay Fever, Headache, Insomnia, Irritability, Lower Back Pain, Migraine, Nervous Tension, Psoriasis, Restlessness, Rheumatic Pain, Seborrhoea, Sore Throat, Tension, Varicose Veins.
Origins:
Lavender comes from the Roman word 'lavare', meaning to wash. Lavender was a favourite of the Romans in their bathing rituals and was introduced to Europe by them. Since the 18th century it has been used in soaps and potpourri. Native to the Mediterranean regions it is cultivated primarily in Italy, France and England.
It is thought to be the most versatile of all the essential oils. It is a shrubby plant which has woody branches and long narrow leaves with blue-purple flowers on long spikes. The oil is steam distilled from the cut and dried plant and has a strong aroma and is pale yellow in colour.
A compound tincture of Lavender known as Lavender Drops has been recognised in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for over 200 years. It was used during the Second World War for swabbing wounds due to its antiseptic effects. In France it can be found in most homes where it is commonly used as a domestic remedy for all sorts of things such as insect bites, bruises, stings, burns and aches and pains.
Therapeutic Effects:
This essential oil is the most commonly used. Its actions include: normalising, analgesic, antiseptic, antibiotic, antidepressant, antibacterial, decongestant. It is also an excellent balancing oil used to mentally balance oneself. Good for relieving tension, tiredness and depression. Also used for aches and pains, skin problems, bites and stings and burns.
Cautionary Note:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If ingested seek medical help. Can irritate if used undiluted. Store in a cool dark place. There may be other cautions not listed.
About TheraPRO Essential Oils:
Essential oils are the subtle, aromatic and volatile liquids extracted from the flowers, seeds, leaves, stems, bark and roots of herbs, bushes, shrubs and trees, through distillation.
TheraPro Essential Oils, Blends and Fusions are created from 100% pure essential oils carefully selected from around the world. The Blends and Fusions are combined to produce specific aromatherapy effects. All TheraPro Essential Oils are packaged in a glass bottle that comes with a removable reducer insert for easy "drip" dispensing and a black plastic tamper proof cap.
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