Name: Lavender Essential Oil
SKU: 570358

Highlights

Parts Used: Flower

Extraction: Steam Distilled

Dominant Biochemical Components: Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Geraniol. Borneol, Isoborneol, 1,8-Cineole.

Blends Well With: All Oils

Description coming soon.

Health Canada Guidelines

Recommended use or purpose:

Used in aromatherapy as a carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort.
Used in aromatherapy as a nervine/calmative.
Used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds/cough.
Used in aromatherapy to help relieve headache.
Used in aromatherapy to help relieve joint/muscle pain associated with sprain/strain/rheumatoid arthritis.

Recommended dose:

Directions of use

Not for oral use.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil.
Do not use essential oils undiluted.
For baths; Add 5 — 25 drops of undiluted essential oil with the same amount of
shampoo or liquid soap before adding it to the bath. Mix the water gently. For maximum benefit, remain in the bath for 10 minutes. Use 2 drops of undiluted essential oil the first time and increase by 1 drop per bath up to a maximum of 8 drops, once daily
For direct inhalation; Apply 5 — 15 drops of undiluted essential oil to a handkerchief/tissue and inhale occasionally, up to 3 times per day
For steam inhalation; Add 5 — 15 drops of undiluted essential oil to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5 to 10 minutes, up to 3 times per day
For compresses; Add 25 drops of undiluted essential oil to 500 ml of warm water in a bottle. Mix by shaking the bottle and immediately soak the compress. Squeeze lightly, apply the compress to the skin, and cover with clothes and/or towelling. Leave for 2 to 4 hours, up to 3 times per day

Duration of Use
For occasional use only

Risk Information:

Cautions and Warnings

Avoid exposure of applied area(s) to the sun.
Do not expose the applied area(s) to the sun for 24 to 48 hours after application.
If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center.
If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner.
If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
Keep out of reach of children.

Contraindications