One of the most well known essential oils, Lavender is originally native to the region of the southern Mediterranean, but is now found in much of Western Europe and Pacific Northwest. There are many types and variations of lavender, the most common known as Lavendula augustifolia. The essential oil has a clean, refreshing aroma with subtle sweetness notes.
Plant feature
Shrub with purple or whitish flowers
Part of the plant used for essential oil
Flowering stalks
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Safety
Lavender is non toxic, non irritating and safe for all skin types.
Chakra associated with Lavender
Crown
Crystals associated with Lavender
Amethyst, Ametrine, Angelite, Clear Quartz, Green Moss, Hemimorphite, Kambab Jasper and Turquoise.
Mind and spirit
Lavender is great for meditation. It helps to unblock and open up the crown Chakra which brings mental clarity, heightened spiral awareness and calms the mind. It also comforts the heart and can calm chaotic emotions such as hysteria and panic. It's well known as a relaxing essential oil and does extremely well to alleviate insomnia.
Physical
The benefits of lavender is endless. The physical benefits include pain relief, treating and healing burns, bacterial infections, reduces fever, repels insects, relieves muscle aches and pains, relieves headaches, alleviates insomnia, balances hormones, relieves fatigue, helps heal minor wounds and eczema. It works very well as a tonic to all body systems.
How do you enjoy the benefits of Lavender?