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all about Lavender and where to find the best Lavender essential oils

Lavender is one of my favorite essential oils. Not only because of its hundreds of uses, but because of it’s lovely fresh scent and calming properties.

It is the one essential oil that every aromatherapist becomes familiar with first – even the man that coined the phrase “aromatherapy” became interested in essential oils because of lavender’s healing ability for burns. In 1928 the French chemist, Gattefosse, accidentally discovered that the use of Lavender healed a severe burn on his hand without scarring.

Some of the best lavender essential oils on the market today come from the farmers themselves who grow, harvest, distill, and sell their own varieties.

  • RivendellAromatics.com -Nestled in the protected Casitas Pass Valley near Santa Barbara, their Lavender fields grow in the bright sunshine while cooled by ocean breezes. This combination of hot sun and cool air produces a very fragrant flower on a vigorous healthy plant. Their plants are grown without chemicals and  products are made by hand here on the farm.
  • Pelindaba Lavender Farms on San Juan Island, Washington, organic farmers of lavender flowers, distillers of essential oil, and handcrafters of lavender based.

And here are even more:

Global Farms | YoungLiving.com – Young Living Essential Oils

The Young Living farms and distilleries is one of the only American-owned lavender farm in the country. Buy Young Living Lavender oil from a good friend of mine (who happens to be a distributor; see her FB page here and message her for more info.)

Lavender Essential Oil – Central Coast Lavender

Contact us at: 1-888-233-3288 …  Central Coast Lavender’s pure organic Lavender Essential Oils are of the highest Therapeutic Grade.

Pelindaba Lavender | Lavender Products & Organic Lavender Farm …

Pelindaba Lavender Farms on San Juan Island, Washington, organic farmers of lavender flowers, distillers of essential oil, and handcrafters of … This vertically integrated model of sustainable agriculture enables us to preserve the farmland …

Liberty Natural Products – The Essential Oil Source

The largest wholesale selection of essential oils offered anywhere. … The Essential OIl Source. … Liberty Natural Products is a grower, importer and wholesale distributor of over … Join us here at our annual lavender festival each summer …

Lavender Hydrosol Wholesale Suppliers, Distillers & Growers …

Lavender hydrosol wholesale suppliers, distillers and growers, Tumalo Lavender … Our organically grown lavender essential oils, live plants and products … visit ahead of time by calling 541-419-9449 or email us at info@tumalolavender.com.

Commercial Lavender Farming – Alpacas – the essential blog for …

Jul 24, 2008 – It is highly unlikely that most U.S. lavender producers can compete in the wholesale essential oil business with producers in some other parts of …

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Welcome to our U.S. Lavender Farm Directory where you will find information and … We list Lavender farms and Commercial Lavender growers in the United States and International Lavender Farms (bottom.) …. Lavender essential oil diffuser …

Lavender Valley – Hood River, Oregon – Lavender Products

Lavender Farmers Hand Salve … The pure lavender essential oil distilled at our farm brings a delicate scent as well as leaving your skin soft and velvety.

Lavender Oil is the most dominant oil in perfumes. It can also be used for skin conditioners, body lotions, bath soaps, shampoos, candles, deodorizers, laundry soaps and household cleansers. A wide array of far-reaching claims about the benefits of lavender include that it reduces dandruff when used in shampoos, calms and soothes the skin and balances oil production, helps heal blemishes and stimulate the circulation to the skin, reduces acne and eczema, heals burns and sunburn, and alleviate the effects of bee stings (and insect bites). It is known to have mild antiseptic and antibiotic properties that can kill bacteria. Lavender is a natural insect repellent for fleas and flies. Some claim that Lavender can suppress sprouting in potatoes, and that the fragrance of Lavender is calming to horses (and other animals). Some equestrians spray Lavender scented water directly on their horses to obtain this calming and balancing effect. Essential oil of lavender is even used as flavoring for various foods, including beverages, ice-cream, candy, baked goods and chewing gum. Lavender honey is gathered from bees that feed on blooming Lavender.

Some of the ‘medicinal’ benefits of lavender are that it calms the nerves, balances emotions, prevents insomnia and alleviates fear and irritability and stress. It is thought that it clears the thinking and strengthens the nervous system and that it benefits those who suffer from hyperglycemia, hypertension, indigestion, arteriosclerosis, digestive complaints, kidney stones, fragile capillaries, anemia and heartburn. It is also effective in reducing caffeine-induced hyper-activity, in relieving headaches, in promoting deeper and longer sleep and in alleviating motion sickness. 

photo by Jenny Stone; www.trydoterra.com/lavender-essential-oil

LAVENDER

First on the list is one of the most widely versatile essential oils of all time, lovely lavender.

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia

Plant Part: Flowers

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: France

Description: Lavender Population is an evergreen woody shrub, up to 1 meter tall, with pale green, narrow linear leaves and violet blue flowers.

Color: Pale yellow to yellow liquid.

Common Uses: Properties of Lavender Bulgarian Essential Oil include analgesic, anti-convulsive, anti-depressant, anti-phlogistic, antirheumatic, antseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, and as a diuretic. This lavender is grown at a high pristine elevation over 3,500 feet, creating a highly exotic and complex lavender oil. Mellowed by the long daylight hours in high latitude, moderate rainfall and sandy soil, this lavender rivals the best of the world’s great lavenders. Herbalist regards Lavender as the most useful and versatile essential oil for therapeutic purposes. Lavender is the essential oil most commonly associated with burns and healing of the skin. It also has antiseptic and analgesic properties that will ease the pain of a burn and prevent infection.

take a bath with essential oils…

It also has cytophylactic properties that promote rapid healing and help reduce scarring. The scent of Lavender is said to have a calming effect on the body and it can be used to reduce anxiety, stress and promote sleep.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Bay, Bergamot, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine,

Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Tangerine, Thyme, Rosemary, Rosewood

and Ylang-ylang.

Aromatic Scent: Lavender Population Essential Oil has a sweet, green scent that speaks well of therapy.

History: Lavender is adapted to living in a dry climate and is native to the western half of the

Mediterranean, reaching altitudes of up to 1800 meters. It is believed that the Romans and the Benedictine monks subsequently introduced it to rest of Europe.

Cautions: Lavender Population Essential Oil is non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.

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Most people that love essential oils love lavender, and not for just the scent! Did you ever think that lavender could help you lose weight?

Lavender Lowers Stress

Both Lavender Essential Oil and Bergamot Essential Oil can be used in combination to help alleviate stress. Quite often, high amounts of stress encourages weight gain. Hence, lowering stress can directly affect weight loss. This works because the oils stimulate the endocrine system and produce a sense of calm. Quite often I place a few drops of lavender essential oil near my pillow and it helps lower my stress to the point where I can drift softly to sleep. Other essential oils known for their peaceful, calming effects include ylang ylang, patchouli, and orange oils.

 

RECIPES and MORE Lavender!

or for an easy Cleansing Hand Moisturizer

Makes: 2 oz. plastic spray bottle of hand cleanser and moisturizer
Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. organic aloe vera gel
  • 20 drops Lavender essential oil

Tools: 2 oz. PET plastic spray bottle

Directions: Add the aloe vera to the spray bottle then add the drops of lavender essential oil.
Shake to mix.

Notes: Spray each hand three or four times. Rub briskly until the liquid dries. Keep near your keyboard, in your car or in your bag to use frequently and eliminate germs. from: http://eartheasy.com/blog/2012/12/using-essential-oils-in-everyday-life/ thanks for the recipe!

Essential Oils For Allergy Relief and other Natural Remedies …

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Feb 21, 2011 – Lavender is another essential oil found effective in treating eczema. …. Immune Boosting Essential Oils, Allergen Home Spray Recipe, and more…

Essential Oils for Menopause « YellowstarEssentialsBlog

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Apr 3, 2010 – Several essential oils that contain hormonelike substances related to … Another option for hot flashes is to have a bottle of lavender essential oil with you ….. Immune Boosting Essential Oils, Allergen Home Spray Recipe, and more…

How to Make a Natural Travel Kit with Essential Oils

Essential Oils for Chakras

Essential Oils that Benefit Organs & Organ Systems

Aromatherapy Remedy Reference Continued….

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Fighting Allergies; Immune Boosting Essential Oils, Allergen Home Spray Recipe, and Allergy Relief Blend

Allergies; img. courtesy of Getty images

Living with allergies is no fun, and can be completely miserable for those who suffer with them. Even the simple act of getting out of bed may be too much for those who have a terrible case of allergies.

And with all the over-the-counter medicines, you never really know what you are putting into your body. Some of the chemicals used may be just as bad as the allergies they are suffering with, and may even worsen some of the symptoms, and almost as bad, mask the problems so they are never really rid of the root causes completely. I think this is just another reason people are turning to natural remedies.

 

allergy sneezing:Getty images credit; Hans Huber

An Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, or an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful.

So, building up your immune system is the best way to deal with allergies. And essential oils are a great way to do just that. Essential oils can also help those who suffer from allergies get some relief, and for some, even help rid them of the allergy entirely. Finding the root cause of the allergy is your biggest asset and will eventually help lead you to dealing with the problem once and for all.

Here are a list of great essential oils that are wonderful for boosting the immune system;

Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Oregano, Lemon, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Vetiver, Thyme, Savory, Niaouli, Ravensara, Peppermint, Clove, Palmarosa, Coriander, Bergamot, Geranium, and Bay Laurel.

Immune-Boost Blend

I made a wonderful Immune Boost Blend that packs a powerful punch, and really does what it says…boosts  the immune system and gives your body great tools for the fight.

Also, Read this post I wrote about allergies, you may find some good tips in there to help, See it here.

Allergen Home Spray Recipe

To make this spray, I went to a trusted company whom everyone seems to buy their products in the local grocery and found the following:

I looked up the ingredients in the most popular home allergen spray-

Clorox® Anywhere® Anti-Allergen Fabric Spray – Product Details …

Ingredients include: (Water, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite).

which is basically, washing soda, salt, and bleach diluted heavily with water!

It would be simple to make your own large bottle of this home allergen spray, which would save you scads of money.

Here’s how you would make your own—In a 16 oz spray bottle (from the dollar store) you would use mostly purified water (bottle filled almost to the top with hot purified water to dissolve the rest of the ingredients) add  a little washing soda (about a TBL.) and salt (about a TBL), and a tiny bit of bleach (about a tsp.), shake well and walla! Homemade allergen spray!

Though, this does not include any essential oils for extra benefits. Which would be where you’d just add about 1/8 oz, or about a dram of E.O.s to it and shake it up! That’s it!

Allergy Relief Blend by Yellowstar Essentials

Yellowstar Essentials Allergy Relief Blend includes essential oils of;

German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, High Altitude Lavender, Blue Tansy, Melissa-Lemon Balm, Ravensara, Juniper berry, Lemon Blossom, Cajeput, Spikenard, Frankincense, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Pine-Long Leaf, Pine Scotch, Spruce, Vetiver, and Wild Black Spruce.

To make your own allergy relief blend, gather essential oils listed above and a pipette for each (unless they have orifice reducers), and a one ounce dark glass sterilized bottle. This blend may be added to a diffuser, a spray, an inhaler, or even a few drops on a handkerchief carried around with you. If you want to add this to the allergen home spray recipe, for a 16 oz bottle (as recipes lists above) use no more than ¼ oz (7.5 ml), and ideally ⅛ oz (a dram, or 3.75 ml).

  • German Chamomile- 5 drops
  • Roman Chamomile- 15 drops
  • High Altitude Lavender, -60 drops
  • Blue Tansy- 25 drops
  • Melissa-Lemon Balm, – 20 drops
  • Lemon Blossom -20 drops
  • Ravensara – 30 drops
  • Juniper berry – 20 drops
  • Cajeput – 20 drops
  • Spikenard – 10 drops
  • Frankincense – 35 drops
  • Rosemary, – 15 drops
  • Lemongrass, – 20 drops
  • Pine-Long Leaf, – 20 drops
  • Pine Scotch, – 20 drops
  • Spruce – 30 drops
  • Wild Black Spruce- 12 drops
  • Vetiver – 25 drops

The one I sell is an 8 oz bottle of the pre-made spray with the E.O. blend and could be used as is, or could be diluted further into a 16 oz bottle to extend it. Or see other options below:

Note that the E.O. blends are pure with no dilutants added and are very concentrated, you only need a few drops at a time. Also note–to give you an idea of how potent these are, it takes over one TON of rose petals to make one ounce of rose oil. (that’s really concentrated!!!). This is why pure therapeutic grade essential oils are so expensive.

Yellowstar Essential Prices for pure E.O. blend of Allergy Relief Blend:

  • 1/8 oz/ dram size Allergy Relief Blend- pure therapeutic grade oils, no dilutants-$10
  • 1/2 oz (15ml) Allergy Relief Blend – pure therapeutic grade oils, no dilutants- $32
  • 1 oz (30ml) Allergy Relief Blend – pure therapeutic grade oils, no dilutants – $49
  • 8 oz (240ml) Allergy Relief Spray – $12

If you are interested in ordering these, just send me an email to :

yellowstar2000@yahoo.com

with “Allergy Relief” in the subject line, and which one you’d like, and I’ll make it fresh-to-order for you.

Also note that I only accept Paypal at this time, and only ship U.S. (I will send outside of U.S., but note that shipping costs are very expensive!–example; international shipping costs for very small flat rate box is; $13.95, medium flat rate box is $45.50, and large flat rate box is $58.50.)

I will not send you an invoice until after all items are agreed upon.

FromNatureWithLove.com – FromNatureWithLove.com offers a large selection of 1,750+ natural ingredients used in skin care, hair care, cosmeceutical applications, massage, aromatherapy, spa products and herbal preparations. FNWL also offers a large selection of packaging supplies, bath accessories, natural body scrubs, books and equipment.

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