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December 2nd, 2008 | 
Author: Essential Lavender Oil is the #1 Oil sold by Aromatherapists around the world. It is the very first choice that the general public chooses and which aromatherapists recommend the most.
What is the reason for this phenomenon?
Why is Essential Lavender Oil the most loved oil?
What distinguishes it from the rest of the essential oils?
Essential Lavender has been the most popular since the beginning of the ages as far as we can trace it. The Greeks and Romans perfumed their baths with Lavender and it was a popular facial water between the 14th and 19th Centuries.
It was also burned as incense to the gods & goddesses and carried during the plague to ward off the diseases which were so prevalent.
The name Lavender comes from the Latin verb meaning “to Wash.” Lavender was essential to everyday living. It is even believed to ward off the evil eye.
Essential Lavender Oil blends well with many other Essential Oils also such as: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Lemongrass, Linden Blossom, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrrh, Neroli, Niaouli, Orange, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea tree, Vetivert and Ylang Ylang.
Some of Essential Lavender Oils properties are: It is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-septic, anti-rheumatic, a cell regenerator and a disinfectant.
I would like you to note this very carefully. Most aromatherapy books and web sites say that you can use Lavender oil and/or Tea tree oil undiluted on the skin. This is what is known as a neat application. BUT the big surprise is that they are finding more and more people are becoming sensitized to these mild oils because they were not diluted in a suitable carrier oil.
ALWAYS DILUTE ANY ESSENTIAL OIL BEFORE USING ON THE SKIN!
Essential Lavender Oil can be used for so, so many things, I cannot write them all down in one article. But because of its diversity and the ability to be sedating or stimulating depending on its dosage this has made it the number #1 oil in aromatherapy.
Now, how can you use Essential Lavender Oil? I will tell you 5 ways as I promised
- Essential Lavender Oil can be used in a candle light diffuser. Simply add 3-4 drops in some water on the top and light the candle underneath.
- Essential Lavender Oil can be placed on a cotton ball and placed inside your pillow at night for sweet, relaxing dreams
- Essential Lavender Oil can be added to your evening bath by adding it to a teaspoon of carrier oil or honey. 10 drops per bath is about right.
- Essential Lavender Oil can be added to a Tissue Kleenex and then stick it on a fan. The fan will cause the Essential Lavender to permeate the immediate area. This is great if you are stressed out.
- Lastly, for this article, Essential Lavender Oil can be added to 15ml of carrier oil and massaged gently into your skin. If you can get a loving partner to do it for you then it will be even more relaxing.
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Hello Everyone
Welcome to my new blog called “Essential Lavender” When we think of essential oils the #1 most requested oil is definately Lavender. This is what makes it Essential and therefore the name for my blog 
Lavender is the top Essential Oil for stress reduction, insomnia, headaches and burns! I will be adding some Essential Oil Recipes for Lavender later in another blog post so stay tuned for that one.
Essentially it was the first essential oil discovered by Rene Gattefosse when he burned himself in a lab environment. He need to place his hand in water but he mistakenly placed it in a vat of essential Lavender oil. He was so amazed at the way that the burn healed so quickly.
It was Rene Gattefosse who first coined the name “Aromatherapy” It is a shame that the market place has used it to trick people into thinking that they are doing something good for themselves when in actuality they are harming themselves with fragrance chemicals. 
It is really important to know how to use Essential oils properly and safely. That is why I always recommend people to take an Aromatherapy Course so that they can use Essential Oils properly for Aromatherapy Treatments.
For example, Did you know that many, many aromatherapy sites will tell you that you can use Essential oils of Lavender and Tea Tree neat on the skin without a carrier oil?
I always teach to dilute all oils, even Essential oils of Lavender and Tea Tree because I have had clients who have had reactions to these undiluted oils.
The ONLY TIME an essential oil such as Lavender should be undiluted is if you are going to be using it in an aromatherapy diffuser or nebulizer.
Okay, so that’s my first post on the Essential Lavender Blog. I hope you have found it useful.
You have my permission to copy this and add it to your blog or newsletter as long as you keep my links and bio intact.
Thanks again for stopping by.
Sharron Myers
Certified Aromatherapist
Owner of Serene Aromatherapy
Many people get confused when it comes to aromatherapy. This is because there is no law restricting companys from using fragrance oils in the products and calling it aromatherapy. Because of this, many people confuse aromatherapy with anything that smells nice. In actual fact there are many essential oils that do not smell that nice but can benefit you in spite of the fact of it’s smell.
It is important for people to realize that just because a product says aromatherapy on it, that does not mean it is a true aromatherapy product. Unless you see that it contains essential oils, rather than just fragrance, you will not get the benefits from the product that you may associate with the scent, such a lavender. If Lavender fragrance oil is used in the product rather than Lavender Essential oil you cannot benefit from the properties associated with the true essential oil. It is not only the SMELL in an aromatherapy product that causes relaxation but the therapeutic benefits of the natural chemicals which are found in the distilled essential oil.
Taking an affordable aromatherapy course can teach you all of these things.
Sharron Myers
http://www.serenearomatherapy.com
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I want to try it to help me sleep.
Lavender oil, or any essential oil for that matter, should never be taken internally unless administered or prescribed by a full quaified aromatherapist or other health professional specialising in the uses and administration of such essential oils ………….. what did you want to heal??
Try putting a few drops of pure essential lavender oil in a warm bath and soak in that for 15 - 20 minutes ~ inhale the beautifull calming aromas. It reduces stress and calms the nervous system, lifts depression and eases headaches and insomnia too ♥
caution ~ avoid using for the first 4 months ofpregnancy, longer if there is a history of miscarriage……….. if that is the case simply substitue for chamomile tea … Chamomile tea is a classic and popular bedtime anti - insomnia drink and will soothe the over excitable, relieve mental strain and stress, depression and insomnia…………… only organic though, as the commercial varieties have had nearly all the essential oils pulverised from them and could never possibly be used for therapeutic purposes.
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has anyone used lavender or rosemary oil on their scalp for hair growth? Thanks
I tried but I didn't stick with it. I think one of the essential oils irritated my scalp or something.
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i read in a book somewhere that essential oils can be really helpful. eg, lavender is supposed to be relaxing. Where can i buy essential oils, and what are the different scents used for?
Thanks x
Essential oils are sold at Whole Foods, health food stores, large grocery stores like HEB Plus, and online.
Some oils and their uses:
Lavender: Headaches
Chamomile: Sleeplessness, anxiety
Cinnamon: Bronchitis, PMS
Rose Otto: Grief, asthma
Lemon: Lethargy, depression
Peppermint: Nausea, sinus problems
Eucalyptus: Coughs, stuffiness
Ylang Ylang: Anger
Clove: Depression, indigestion
Bergamot: Tension, fear
And to correct a previous response, cinnamon is a spice, it is also an essential oil- the spice is from the bark, and the essential oil used in aromatherapy comes from the leaf.
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Lavender essential oil is said to have calming and relaxing properties. Putting some on the wrist or adding a few drops to the bath is supposed to be very calming. But I don't really like Lavender. I think it's stinky and it gives me a headache. Anything I don't like the scent of gives me a headache.
What is another essential oil that I could try that has the same calming and relaxing properties of Lavender?
Hello? Anyone?
Thanks!! Rose sounds nice. So does Sandalwood. I didn't know these came as essential oils.
Does anyone know about chamomile for relaxing and if it comes in an essential oil?
Scents are very subjective. There's a lot more play than aromatherapist would tell you.
So while lavender is generally a relaxing scent it's not for everyone. There are lots of other scents to choose from. Try smelling sandalwood or patchouli or rose. Then pause after each and note who they make you feel. If it's a relaxed pleasant feeling buy it. Orange and peppermint are generally stimulating but other than that the field is wide open.
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Is it safe to apply pure lavender essential oil on the face of a six-year old boy ? Not all over the face of course - but by applying it with a cotton bud on three small “warts” (molluscum c’s) ?
Thank you
Lavender and tea-tree are usually the essential oils that are safe to put directly on the skin, but I wouldn’t use lavender for molluscum - which is contagious and can spread over the rest of the body and sometimes can become infected. It is not dangerous. But you should take him to see a homeopath in order to distinguish the growths i.e. whether they are warts or molluscum and an appropriate treatment needs to be given.
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i have grown lavender flowers blooms are ready for harvesting. how do i make oil
You cannot make essential oils with a distillation system. You can make a fragrant oil by soaking lavender flowers in an oil, like olive oil or for a lighter oil sesame oil. You leave the flowers in the oil for days maybe a week, then if you want more fragrant oild you strain out the old flowers add new flowers and soak it again, you can do this like 3 times. It's good masage oil, but it is not an essential oil.
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I bought the lavender essential oil and it smelled like turpentine oil. Is it the actual smell of lavender oil?
I bought the lavender oil from a brand which makes cosmetics for aromatherapy
It's supposed to smell like lavender.
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