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General Herb Information *Note: Aura Cacia Lavender Essential Oil is for external use only.
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (= L. officinalis Chaix, L. vera DC.).
Family: Lamiaceae.
Other Names: Lavande (French); Echter Lavendel (German); lavanda (Italian); lavanda (Spanish).
Description: A brittle perennial shrublet of up to 1 m in height, with narrowly oblong, silvery leaves and small purple-blue flowers borne in attractive slender spikes. Commercial cultivation is mainly with so-called lavandin (forms of L. x intermedia), spontaneous hybrids between L. angustifolia and broad-leaved lavender, L. latifolia. Also used are French lavender (L. dentata) and Spanish lavender (L. stoechas).
Origin: Western Mediterranean region. The commercial production of oil has expanded to other regions, including eastern Europe.
Parts Used: Dried flower spikes (Lavandulae flos) or oil, distilled from the fresh flowering tops just before the flowers open (Lavandulae aetheroleum).
Uses and Properties: Lavender flowers are traditionally used as a calming herb in case of dyspepsia and minor nervous disorders, such as restlessness, insomnia and nervous intestinal complaints. The oil is applied topically as a mild antiseptic and stimulant to treat wounds, burns, sunburn and muscular pains. In aromatherapy it is popular to treat headache, migraine, tension and emotional upsets. The oil is used on a massive scale in cosmetic products.
Preparation and Dosage: The herb is taken as a tea (1.5 g) or 1 - 4 drops of oil (20 - 80 mL) can be taken internally in dilute form. A lavender bath can be prepared with 20 - 100 g of the dried herb in 20 litres of water. The herb or oil is included in calming teas and prepared sedatives, cholagogues and tonics.
Active Ingredients: An essential oil (1-3%) that contains monoterpenoids (up to 75% linaloyl acetate and linalool; furthermore cis-beta-ocimene, trans-beta- ocimene, 1-terpenen-4-ol, together with smaller amounts of limonene, 1,8-cineole, camphor, alpha-terpineol), a sesquiterpenoid (caryophyllene epoxide) and 3-octanone. Leaves contain rosmarinic acid and other tannins (around 12%), coumarins (umbelliferone), triterpenes, and phenolic acids.
Pharmacological Effects: Lipophilic monoterpenes interact with biomembranes and modify the activity of ion channels, transporters and receptors. This can explain the sedative, spasmolytic and antibacterial properties of the oil.
Status: Traditional medicine; Pharm.; Comm. E+.
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Founded in 1984 in the Trinity Mountains of north central California, Aura Cacia is a leading manufacturer of 100% pure and natural essential oils and quality aromatherapy products.
Aura Cacia offers more than 80 essential oils that create moods such as relaxation, rejuvenation and sensuality.
Essential oils from Aura Cacia are 100% pure botanical oils without any added water, alcohol or other diluting agents. These aromatic oils are generally steam-distilled from herbs, fruits and flowers. Citrus fruit essential oils are cold-expressed.
No animals are used to test Aura Cacia products. The products are biodegradable.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
