Umuthi Botanicals Lavender Essential Oil 10ML 30ML 50ML

Botanical name:Lavendula augustifolia Method:Steam distilled Part used:flowers, buds and leaves Colour:pale yellow. Consistency:thin Perfumery note:Top/middle Aroma:Herbaceous, floral with a slightly camphorous note. There are a few different varieties of Lavender used to produce the essential oil, ours is the Augustifolia, which is considered the finest.

Lavender is one of the most versatile oils, considered the best oil for general use, and one of the few oils that can be used undiluted. It can be daubed on the temples or back of the neck to aid sleep, relaxation, and relieve headaches. Use neat on insect bites, also acts as a repellent. This oil can be used to disinfect surfaces around the home, and is also anti fungal, so effective against Athletes foot and other fungal skin problems.

Use in a carrier oil to massage painful areas, to stimulate the circulation, for hair health and hair loss. When applied, diluted, directly to acne spots, it can reduce the flare up, and lessen any possible scarring. As a steam inhalation also helps relieve respiratory congestion. Warnings: Although Lavender is such a versatile all rounder, do not ingest, or use when pregnant or breast feeding.

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