Lavandin
Lavandula x intermedia
Characteristics: A colourless or pale yellow liquid with a fresh, mild camphorous top note and a woody herbaceous undertone.
Blends well with: Cinnamon, citronella, citrus oils, especially bergamot and lime, clary sage, clove, cypress, geranium, patchouli, pine, rosemary and thyme.
Actions: Analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive, insecticide, nervine, parasiticide, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary.
Aromatherapy and Home use:
Skin care: Abscesses, acne, allergies, athletes foot, boils, bruises, burns, dandruff, dermatitis, earache, eczema, inflammations, insect bites and stings, insect repellant, lice, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, sores, spots, all skin types, sunburn, wounds.
Circulation, Muscles and Joints: Lumbago, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, sprains.
Respiratory System: Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, halitosis, laryngitis, throat infections, whooping cough.
Digestive System: Abdominal cramps, colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea.
Genito-urinary System: Cystitis, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea.
Immune System: flu.
Nervous System: Depression, headache, hypertension, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension and stress related conditions, PMS, sciatica, shock, vertigo.
Safety Information: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.