Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Lavandin super

Renowned for its soothing properties, Lavandin super essential oil is traditionally used to treat cramps and muscle ache, and is very popular with sports enthusiasts. Lavandin super essential oil is also valued for its purifying fragrance. Calming and relaxing, the fresh scent of Lavandin super essential oil is perfect for combating stress and nerves.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Appropriate

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Flowering tops

Botanical name

Lavandula burnatii super

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

Lavandin super essential oil is traditionally used for: Skin allergies, lice and nits, muscle cramps, scrapes, minor injuries, cuts, insomnia, migraines and headaches, and stress

Health

Wellness

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Lavandin super essential oil is traditionally used for calming spasmodic pain, cramps and muscle ache. High in anti-microbial agents, it is also beneficial for minor skin problems to relieve itching and helping to prevent superinfection.

Properties

In healthcare, Lavandin super essential oil is recognised for the following properties:

  • Powerful antispasmodic

  • Muscle relaxant

  • High in antalgic and anti-inflammatory active ingredients

  • Disinfecting, antifungal

  • Traditionally recommended as a complementary treatment to head lice products

Uses

Lavandin super essential oil is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Cramps, muscle contractures, spasmodic pain

  • Infectious and allergic skin diseases, bedsores, small wounds, superficial burns

  • Migraines

In practice

Muscular comfort: Mix with your oil blend. Apply your mixture locally, massaging lightly into the area concerned.

Precautions

  • Should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women or children under 3 years old.

  • Not recommended for individuals at risk of epilepsy.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Certain natural compounds in this essential oil may pose an allergy risk to sensitive individuals when the oil is used in cosmetic formulations (according to the 7th Amendment of the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)): linalool and, to a lesser extent, limonene.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test on the inside of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

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Lavandula hybrida, or hybrid lavandin is the result of natural cross-pollination between the two lavender species, L. angustifolia and L. latifolia. Domesticated by humanity in the last century, it is now much more widely cultivated than its relative lavender. A hybrid, lavandin (Lavandula x hybrida) is sterile; thus it has to be reproduced by cuttings, it is a 'clone'.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Lice prevention (H. Berton)

BeautyHair & nail care

  • 5 ml karanja or neem carrier oil

  • 45 ml jojoba carrier oil

  • 20 drops tea tree EO

  • 20 drops lavandin essential oil

Directions: Mix ingredients. Use: Leave on hair for 1 to 2 hours before washing. As a preventative measure, you can also apply 3 drops of the mixture of pure tea tree and lavandin essential oils, without carrier oils, to the nape of the neck and temples

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Lice (pediculosis) for adults and children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

BeautyHair & nail care

  • Rosmarinus officinalis CT camphor (rosemary camphor) essential oil: 2 ml

  • Lavandula x burnatii super (Lavandin super) essential oil: 3 ml

  • Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar wood) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil: 3 ml

  • Myrtus communis CT cineole (cineole myrtle) essential oil: 1 ml

Use: in prevention: 3 drops in a small amount of shampoo every other day as a preventative: rub the scalp with 6 to 10 drops of the mixture, avoiding contact with the eyes

Bibliography

1

'Huiles essentielles - 2000 ans de découvertes aromathérapeutiques pour une médecine d'avenir'

Dominique Baudoux

2

Aromatherapy

Dr Jean Valnet - Éditions Maloine

3

"L'Aromathérapie exactement"

P. Franchomme and Dr D. Pénoël

4

'La Bible de l'aromathérapie'

Nerys Purchon

5

"ABC des huiles essentielles"

Dr Telphon

6

"Aromatherapy" by Nelly Grosjean

7

'Les huiles essentielles pour votre santé'

G. Roulier

8

'Les cahiers pratiques de l'aromathérapie française - Pédiatrie'

Dominique Baudoux - Editions Amyris

9

Aroma-News newsletters

The NARD association

10

'Aromatherapy - Healing with essential oils'

Dominique Baudoux - Editions Amyris