What is Kashmiri lavender?
It is extracted from the flowers of the Lavender Angustifolia plant, which is grown in the Kashmir region of India. Lavender Indian Kashmir Essential Oil is known for its calming and relaxing properties. It is often used to promote sleep, reduce stress, and relieve anxiety. Lavender may have various health benefits, including relieving anxiety and depression and supporting skin health. You can consume it, such as a tea or capsule, apply it topically, or use it for aromatherapy. People usually associate lavender with two specific traits: its fragrance and its color.It has good antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating, deodorizing and insect repelling properties, making it extremely useful. The glorious scent of lavender in its most concentrated and captivating form. Use a few drops of the oil in your bath, on your neck or in one of our oil warmers.Regular price $12. Calming and balancing. Uses: diffuse, bath, massage and topical to relieve headaches, insomnia, bruises, burns, acne, symptoms of asthma and congestion.When topically applied through massage, lavender oil is found to rapidly be absorbed by the skin, resulting in a sedative and relaxing effect. You can either pat on oil from the bottle or use a rollerball. Apply to wrists, behind ears, and nape of neck throughout the day or as desired.This natural essential oil is commonly used in soaps, lotions, shampoos and fragrances as well as for aromatherapy. In addition to being used in personal care items, lavender has been used to treat conditions ranging from anxiety and stress to insomnia.
What is the Ayurvedic name for lavender?
Lavender is a fragrant flowering plant scientifically known as Lavandula. The name lavender is derived from the latin word lavare, means to wash. In Ayurveda it is known by a very unique name i. Ustukhuddusa. Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 47 known species of perennial flowering plants in the sage family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World, primarily found across the drier, warmer regions of the Mediterranean, with an affinity for maritime breezes.
Who should not use lavender oil?
Some research suggested that lavender oil could have estrogenic effects, meaning they could disrupt the endocrine system and cause adverse health effects, especially in young male children (1,2). Anti-Aging Rich in antioxidants, lavender oil offers protection against free radicals that contribute to premature aging. It may minimize fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. These benefits can also apply to dry skin with certain skin types. Try adding a few drops into your unscented body wash.
Why is lavender oil so expensive?
Essential Oil Yield of the Plant To put it in perspective, it takes about 250 pounds of lavender flowers to produce 1 pound of the essential oil, but a whopping 10,000 pounds of rose petals to produce that same 1 pound yield! Lavender plants require a lot of sunlight (at least 6 to 8 hours a day) to grow lush and healthy. They thrive in full sun but can tolerate partial shade outdoors. Ensure your lavender’s pot has good drainage to prevent root-related problems.Fill a clean glass container about ¾ full of dried lavender buds. Pour your choice of oil over the dried lavender flowers, until the container is full and/or until the flowers are completely submerged. Allow the oil and flowers to infuse for at least two weeks, up to a month (or longer) for the best results.