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Lavender (40/42) Essential Oil 10ml
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Product Details
Name: Lavender
Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Part of plant: Flowers
Country of origin: France
Worldwide known as a calming oil, lavender is both relaxing and anxiolytic. The oil is obtained by distilling the leaves and flowers of Lavandula angustifolia.
It is also widely recognized for its regenerative properties for the skin, body and face. In addition, it promotes cicatrization and relieves tension. Treats stress and insomnia in a unique way due to its properties.
The 40/42 designation refers to the standardized ratio of linalool and linalyl acetate, the two main chemical constituents found in it, making this oil is one of the strongest lavender oils available in medicinal properties.
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Main Components
Linalyl acetate (40.42%), Linalool (33.37%)
Health
Lavender has several human and animal health applications for skincare, face, body, muscles and mental health in general.
Anxiolytic
It regulates the nervous system, working with problems related to anxiety and insomnia that can accompany it. A 2018 study [1] showed that linalool, the main component of lavender oil, had similar anxiolytic effects on the brain as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and benzodiazepines (such as Diazepam or Valium).
Antidepressant
Used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine to alleviate depressive states, as well as by Tibetan Buddhist healers to treat certain mental disorders. Lavender oil became a medication in Germany under the name Silexan® and in the US as CalmAid®, primarily to treat anxiety, now also used as an antidepressant [2].
Alopecia
Alopecia can also be treated with this oil. In a 1999 study [3] and associating lavender with two other oils, thyme and rosemary, it was found that this mixture can stimulate hair growth after seven months of treatment.
Other uses
Lavender oil has a rich composition in linalool and linalyl acetate, promotes analgesia, acting directly in the inhibition of molecules responsible for pain perception. It is also a vasodilator, hypotensive, antifungal, acts against Trichomonas vaginalis, prevents flea and lice reproduction, healing and local use in insect bites and burns in general, relieves itching and pain.
Precautions
Its external use is recommended for pregnant women over 3 months of pregnancy, small children, adults and animals, according to professional advice.
However, all essential oil should preferably be diluted in carrier oil so that it is better received on the skin and does not cause allergies, even lavender oil.
Also, people with hypotension should avoid it and asthmatics should consult a professional before use.
How to use
The use of lavender oil is very diverse and usually does not cause skin allergies. The proper concentration for each purpose must be guided by a professional. Although reactions to this oil are rare, it is advisable to test it on a small area before use.