Lavender oil is a light, floral and herbaceous aroma with a woody, balsamic undertone.
It is thought to be a calming and relaxing oil.
Lavender oil was highly advocated by Rudolf Steiner for it’s balancing psychological effects.
A digestive remedy often recommended by aromatherapists is to massage 5 drops of lavender oil in 25 ml of carrier oil (jojoba, sweet almond or grapeseed) gently into the abdomen in a clockwise motion.
The soothing properties of the oil are absorbed through the skin and the massage helps increase blood flow to this area.
Lavender oil has exceptional skin-enhancing properties, balances sebum production and encourages healthy cell growth.
Lavender has been long-used to keep moths and insects away from clothes, by placing lavender pillows or sachets in draws or in between bed sheets.
