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(Lavandula angustifolia)
One of the most versatile essential oils. Traditionally used to support healthy breathing, promotes restful sleep and soothes minor skin issues and burns.

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Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia

Plant Origin: Bulgaria
Method: Steam distilled from flowering tops
Cultivation: Certified Organic Farm
Chemical Family: Esters, Monoterpenols
Aroma: Fresh, floral, herbaceous, slightly sweet, soft
Note (Evaporation Rate): Middle-top

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot#111
linalyl acetate 31.41%
linalool 30.43%
terpinen-4-ol 3.98%
ocimene <E-beta> 3.78%
ocimene <Z-beta> 6.35%
lavandulyl acetate 3.25%
beta caryophyllene 3.34%

Comparing French and Bulgarian Lavender
These Lavender varieties are similar in chemistry and aroma; both are grown organically without pesticides (the French Lavender is wild-crafted, and the Bulgarian Lavender is certified organic). The cost does not reflect on the quality of either. Some note that the French variety has a more floral or powdery aroma. We offer sample sizes if you'd like to sample either.

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication/Health Issue: There are no known contraindications.

Therapeutic Uses
Lavender is considered the most versatile of all essential oils. It is one of the preferred oils for winding down before bedtime, yet has the balancing properties that make it just as beneficial for boosting stamina and energy. Therapeutic-quality lavender is highly regarded for skin care.

Lavender may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function.

Abdominal cramps

Acne/pimples
Allergies
Anxiety
Bacteria
Blood Pressure
Burns, minor
Calming to CNS
C. difficile (see article below)

Cramps
Dandruff
Dermatitis
Depressive issues
Disinfecting properties

Earaches/infections
E. coli (see article)
Fibrocystic Breasts
Fibroid
Folliculitis - see testimony #70 and Newsmax article
Hair follicles
Headache
Hernia
Herpes

Hives
Infection
Inflammation
Intestinal dysbiosis
Lichen Planus
Migraine
Muscular cramps
Night Terrors

Nosebleed
Nervousness etc.
Panic issues
Parasympathetic
Raynaud's
Respiratory

Ringworm
Scabies
Scars
Seborrheic Dermatitis
SIBO (see article below)
Skin Care (daily)
Skin irritation and inflammatory conditions

Skin: bruises, burns, cuts, eczema (stress-related), infection, irritation, inflammation, itching, grazes, psoriasis (nervous), rashes, sunburn, wounds
Insect bites and stings/Insect deterrent
Sinus Congestion

Sleep issues
Splinter

Stress
Sunburn, minor

Teething

Tension
Uterine fibroid
Virus
Wounds

Caution: True Lavender is often "extended" with hybrid lavender or synthetic linalool and linalyl acetate. It is very important to be sure you only use a high-quality, true Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), especially on burns and wounds.

Blood Pressure: Authors of Essential Oil Safety for Healthcare Professionals write: "Many essential oils potentially lower blood pressure . . . However, there is no evidence that any essential oils exacerbate hypotension." (Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney)

Digitalis? Is Lavender contraindicated for those on digitalis? We've never seen this mentioned as a contraindication or even a caution. Those who have studied aromatherapy and worked with the oils and elderly taking these medications concur that this is not something they've encountered to be an issue or concern.

Estrogen? In vitro study, Lavender oil inhibited the growth of MCF-7 cells (Zu et al 2010) suggesting that, while it may bind to estrogen receptor sites in the body, it is not an estrogen mimic, and so does not promote estrogen.

Articles/Research

Neither Lavender oil nor Tea Tree oil Can be Linked to Breast Growth in Young Boys by Robert Tisserand

Lavender by Robert Tisserand

Can essential oils and antibiotics be used together? by Robert Tisserand

Combination of essential oils and antibiotics reduce antibiotic resistance in plasmid-conferred multidrug resistant bacteria.
"The finding highlighted the potential of Peppermint, Cinnamon bark and Lavender essential oils being as antibiotic resistance modifying agent. Reduced usage of antibiotics could be employed as a treatment strategy to decrease the adverse effects and possibly to reverse the beta-lactam antibiotic resistance."

Lavender Shows Potential to Reverse Bacterial Resistance to Piperacillin in E. coli by PubMed

Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents—Myth or Real Alternative? by National Library of Medicine
Antimicrobial Properties of Lavender include: Herpes simplex, used to treat ulcers, burns and scarring. It has strong antiseptic effect against antibiotic-resistant strains, e.g., MRSA, VRE and E. coli. Lavender EO also has antibacterial activity against clinical strains of bacteria with upper respiratory infections, infections of the mouth, throat and lungs. Lavender can be used in chicken farming because it inhibits the growth of microorganisms (MIC % v/v), such as S. aureus ATCC 25923 (0.25), S. pullorum ATCC 13036 (0.50), C. albicans ATCC 10231 (0.625), E. coli ATCC 25922 (0.625), S. enteritidis ATCC 13076 (0.625), S. aureus MRSA/ORSA (0.625), E. coli [enro (−)] (1.0), P. aeruginosa (2.0), and S. typhimurium ATCC 14028 (5.0).) Additionally, when applied in a concentration of 0.4 mL/L in drinking water, it increased chicken body mass.

Folliculitis: Top Natural Supplements for Treatment by Newsmax

"The study demonstrated that lavender inhalation may have a persistent short-term effect on HRV with an increase in parasympathetic modulation. Women receiving aromatherapy experienced a significant improvement in sleep quality after intervention." PubMed article

Essential oils in the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis: A preliminary in vitro study.

Results:

"Carum carvi [Caraway], Lavandula angustifolia [Lavender], Trachyspermum copticum [Ajowan] and Citrus aurantium var. amara [Neroli] essential oils displayed the greatest degree of selectivity, inhibiting the growth of potential pathogens at concentrations that had no effect on the beneficial bacteria examined."

Conclusion:

"The most promising essential oils for the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis are Carum carvi, Lavandula angustifolia, Trachyspermum copticum, and Citrus aurantium var. amara. The herbs from which these oils are derived have long been used in the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms and the in vitro results of this study suggest that their ingestion will have little detrimental impact on beneficial members of the GIT microflora. More research is needed, however, to investigate tolerability and safety concerns, and verify the selective action of these agents."

HEO's Comment: One impressive conclusion from this study is that these essential oils displayed "selectivity" against detrimental bacteria but had a -0- effect on the beneficial bacteria.

Pediatric Experts Find Aromatherapy Effective for Promoting Infant Healing, NAS Recovery

Comparisons for Effectiveness of Aromatherapy and Acupressure Massage on Quality of Life in Career Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Inhaled aromatherapy blend of equal parts Lavender, Marjoram and Clary Sage essential oils significantly increased both the quality of life and sleep quality in working women.

Addicted from Birth by Sue Pace

Percutaneous Absorption of Lavender oil from a Massage oil Society of Cosmetic Chemists

The Effects of Lavender Oil Inhalation on Emotional States, Autonomic Nervous System and Brain Electrical Activity PubMed

The Effects of Clinical Aromatherapy for Anxiety and Depression in the High-Risk Postpartum Woman (Rose and Lavender at 2%) PubMed

Lavender Research Analysis, an article by Jade Shutes

Implications of the Research

1. Complementary treatment for anxiety disorders

2. Aromatherapy for situational anxiety, such as before taking a test or surgery

3. Reducing anxiety associated with procedures such as getting a blood draw

4. Improving preoperative and postoperative anxiety

5. Enhancing well-being in pregnancy & childbirth

6. Relieving student test-taking anxiety

7. Managing anxiety in dementia

Jade Shutes' Conclusion

"Overall, this comprehensive review indicates lavender aromatherapy has significant potential as a non-pharmacologic approach for managing different anxiety states. Though more research is still needed, lavender essential oil appears reasonably safe and shows promise as an inexpensive, accessible option for relieving anxiety. The pleasant aroma makes it easy and enjoyable to integrate into daily life."

Inflammation: In his Complete Skin Care Series, Robert Tisserand shares that research showed that 1% Lavender was as effective for inflammation as it was undiluted.

The June 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reported the effect of Lavender oil on a group of 145 nursing home residents in Japan. The results of the 12-month trial indicate that those exposed to “continuous olfactory stimulation from a lavender patch” had fewer falls (26 vs. 36) and reported a lesser degree of agitation. Another study from 2012 reports "evidence" that Lavender oil inhalation promotes relaxation by decreasing blood pressure, heart rate and skin temperature and caused the subject to feel “more active” and “fresher.” Desirable changes in brain wave patterns were also noted, including increased alpha and theta wave activity. In another study, after 12 weeks of inhaling Lavender for 20 minutes, midlife women participants showed improvement in the quality of their sleep, with results lasting up to a week after the trail ended.
Links to the Reports
Fall Prevention Using Olfactory Stimulation with Lavender Essential with Elderly
The Effects of Lavender Essential Oil Inhalation on Emotional States
The Effects of Lavender Essential Oil Inhalation for Insomnia
The Effect of Inhalation of Aromatherapy Blend containing Lavender Essential Oil on Cesarean Postoperative Pain, NCBI article by Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Lavendula Capsules for Depressive Disorders, Anxiety, Insomnia, a PubMed article

Worwood’s Inguinal Hernia Blend
10 drops Ginger
8 drops Lavender
7 drops Rosemary
5 drops Basil
2 TB carrier oil
(Geranium can be substituted for an oil you don't have)

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil.

Since Lavender does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:

2-3% for daily application

Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Lavender is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate the internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer them, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective when used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D., notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French aromatherapy" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.
Click here for information about internal usage.

Testimonies
The FDA has not reviewed the following anecdotal testimonies. The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted healthcare provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12)

1. Hopewell first offered Lavender from Bulgaria in March 2021. For Lavender testimonies, please refer to our French Lavender detail page. As we get specific testimonies about our Bulgarian Lavender, we'll add them here.

Safety
Lavender is considered non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat—like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Flushing with water will only send the essential oil back to the eye's membranes. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. We’ve not known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your healthcare provider.

References
Butje, Andrea, The Heart of Aromatherapy: An Easy-to-Use Guide for Essential Oils, Hay House Inc., 2017, pages 71-72.
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, page 24.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, pages 325-328, 658.
Tisserand, Robert, Complete Skin Care Series.
Wildwood, Chrissie, Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Bloomsbury Publishing, 1996, pages 270-271.
Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, pages 597-598.

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