Description

Principal Constituents: Alcohol’s (borneol, geraniol, and linalool), esters, (geranyle and Linalyl), and terpenes (pinene and limonene). Lavender also contains a high proportion of phenol which gives it very strong antiseptic and antibiotic properties.

Perfume Note: Medium

Properties:

• Antiseptic, disinfectant
• Balance nervous system
• Anti-spasmodic
• Effective with wounds and sores; great for burns
• Effective for acne, dry eczema, ingredient in skin-care blends
• Use in Balneotherapy for treatment of functional circulatory disorders

Laboratory tests show:

• At a strength of 4.5% the essence of lavender kills the Eberth’s bacillus (typhoid) and Staphylococcus.
• At a strength of 5% it will destroy loefflers bacillus (diphtheria).
• The essence kills the tuberculosis bacillus at strength of 0.2% and its antiseptic power is greater than those of phenol, cresol, and quaiacol 3 .
• Lavender vapor destroys Streptococcus and Pneumococcus in 12 to 24 hours.

Contradictions/Side Effects: None known

Anecdotal Information: When in doubt, use Lavender. It is a first choice when blended with ti-tree and eucalyptus in a synergy or blended with clay for herpes and shingles. A first choice for sinus/cold synergies/blends. It is undisputed as an anti-inflammatory and for healing burns. Lavender essential oil is a must have for your blending kit mainly for its versatility and effectiveness. It is used to relieve insect bites, minor cuts, abrasions and inflammation. Because lavender essential oil offers a wide-range of therapeutic diversity the PB-CAM Practitioner Consultant uses it in most of the synergies, blends and products we produce. We also use Lavender flower in tea blends and tinctures.