Lavender, Maillette (Lavandula officinalis mailette, clone for Lavandula angustifolia) is known for skincare because of its quick and powerful healing properties, but yet it can be very gentle. This is one of the more effective and widely used essential oil on burns and sunburns. Because it is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Lavender oil works to prevent swelling and scarring from the burns.
The smell of Lavender is good for emotional support. This oil has many properties such as it is analgesic (relieves pain), anti-inflammatory, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure) are a few. Lavender Mailette was my very first essential oil and many say that it is their number one essential oil to use. I like to use it as a sedative to relax before bedtime or diffuse it at nightime in the bedroom.
Here are some more facts about Lavender Mailette:
Where grown: Southern France, Italy, Bulgaria, India
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Aroma: floral, fresh, herbaceous, sweet:
Note: Middle, Top
Safety Notes: Non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing
Key Body Emotions: Integumentary, Circulatory, Nervous, Urinary and Endocrine
Key Emotions: Forthright, Soothed, Nurture, Sheltered and Uniqueness
Iridiology: #1 Essential Oil in the Top 10 for Blue eyes
Indication and Uses: Relieves arthritis, rheumatism, eczema, sinusitis, and acne; reduces bronchial secretions; balances nervous system; promotes healing of burns, wounds and scars.
Secondary Uses: Lowers blood pressure; heart tonic; relieves headaches, migraines, anxiety, prementrual cramps, muscle aches, earache phlebitis, insect bites; alleviates insomnia at low doses but prevents sleep at high doses.
If you would like to learn more about Lavender oil or how to use essential oils safely, then email me at kimberly@myhealthywellnesscoach.com.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. We do not treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or condition, or prescribe in any way. The data presented here may not be complete or fully accurate. As with all essential oils, do not take them internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner.
Additional Safety Warnings: If applying an essential oil to skin, then always perform a small patch test by properly diluting the essential oil in an appropriate carrier oil (i.e. grapeseed oil) and applying it to an insensitive part of the body, i.e. inside of arm or on the elbow. If the skin gets irratated, then use vegetable or milk to remove any essential oils. Always keep essential oils and blends away from children. Essential oils can oxidize if left open. To slow the oxidation of an essential oil and extend it's shelf life, it should be stored in a cool, dark place with the lid tightly secured. If the essential oil has a strong odor or color, then discard it and refrain from using it. Never put oils in the ear canal or eyes.
Source: Leiann King, Brenda Wright & Amanda Reynolds. Foundational Aromatherapy (2nd ed., pp 128-129).
Lavender Mailette - Pages 128 - 129 from Foundational Aromatheraphy 2nd Edition