Lavender is an excellent option to consider in comprehensive treatments for insomnia and headches especially if the cause is due to mental stress.
Botanic Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Family: Labiatae
Part Used: Flowers and stalks
Extraction: Steam distilled
Evaporation Rate:
Odour Intensity: Medium (4)
Note: Top- Middle
Aroma: Floral, fresh, sweet, and slightly camphorous
Origin: Bulgaria
- MNE Essential Oils are supplied in quality blue glass bottles with tamper-proof caps and droppers.
Ingredients
Essential Oils
100% Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia )
Main Constituents
- Linalyl Acetate
- Linalool
- (Z)-B-Ocimene
- Lavandulyl acetate
- Terpinene-4-ol
- B-Caryophyllene
- (E)-B-Farnesene
- (E)-B-Ocimene
- 3-Octanyl Acetate
How To Use
According to Health Canada (Table 2. Aromatherapy Essential Oils Uses or Purposes), Lavandula angustifolia is used in Aromatherapy:
Topical Only
- To help relieve joint/muscle pain associated with sprain/strain/rheumatoid arthritis.
Topical/Inhalation
- As a nervine/calmative.
- To help relieve headache.
- As a carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort
- To help relieve colds/cough.
Directions For Use: Not for oral use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil.
Topical: Do not use the product undiluted. Mix 1-10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil in 10 ml of Carrier Oil before applying it to the skin. Apply as a body massage once daily. Massage into the skin until the solution vanishes.
Inhalation: Add 3 – 12 drops of undiluted product to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5 to 10 minutes. Use 1 to 3 times per day.
Safety
For occasional use only. Adults 18 years and older
Cautions: Keep out of reach of children. 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 before use. Do not expose the applied area(s) to the sun for 24 to 48 hours after application.
Contraindications: Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have broken, irritated, or sensitive skin. Discontinue use if you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, or an allergic reaction. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if a fever, rash, or persistent headache accompanies cold symptoms or if you have a chronic lung condition.
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