Another ancient text which mentions lavender is the Bible, although not necessarily as we know it. In biblical texts, lavender is often referred to as spikenard or nard (from the Greek name for lavender, naardus, after the Syrian city Naarda).
¡°Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.¡± [Gospel of John, 12:3]
Botanical Name:Lavandula angustifolia
Note: Middle Note
Part of the Plant: Flowers Country of Origin: France Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Aromas: Very fresh, Sweet, Green-floral, Herbaceous aroma.
Lavender essential oil has a calming scent, which makes it an excellent tonic for the nerves. It has a long history of use for treating migraines, headaches, anxiety, depression, nervous tension, and emotional stress. To improve your quality of sleep, diffuse lavender oil in your bedroom before or during sleep. For burn relief and to treat cuts, scrapes or wounds, mix three to five drops of lavender oil with ¨ö teaspoon of coconut oil, and apply the mixture to the area of concern.
Pregnant women should avoid ingesting and topically applying undiluted essential oils throughout pregnancy. Instead, try inhaling essential oils or adding them to a diffuser.
Make sure to store essential oils out of reach of children. You¡¯ll also want to keep your oils away from excessive light or heat, as this can alter the chemical properties of an essential oil significantly.
Always supervise essential oil application with your children. Because children have more delicate skin, it¡¯s a good idea to dilute oils before applying them topically.