Lavender

Lavandula hybrida Reverchon

In the first half of the 20th century, as a result of crossing real and spica lavender, a hybrid was obtainedLavandulahybridaReverchon, or lavandin. The plant contains a large amount of essential oil, which in chemical composition is significantly inferior to lavender. Lavandin oil is not difficult to distinguish by smell from lavender oil, as it has a strong lavender-camphor odor. The amount of camphor in its composition reaches 12%, while in lavender it is no more than 0.5%. There are a number of other significant differences in chemical composition, so lavender and lavandin essential oils cannot be used as equivalent.

Medicinal properties

1. Used for acute respiratory diseases.
2. Analgesizes muscle pain.
3. A good wound healing and anti-burn agent.
4. It is known as an antiseptic, anticonvulsant, antirheumatic, choleretic, antitoxic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic agent.
5. Has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system. Used as an antidepressant.
6. Well suited for caring for any skin type. An excellent natural deodorant.

Dosage

Externally: 6-8 k. per 10 ml of transport oil.

Internally: 2-3 k. per 1 tsp. honey 30 minutes before meals 2 times a day.

Baths: 5-7 k.

Inhalations: 2-3 k.

Douching: 3 k. per 0.25 l of warm water.

Applications: 1:1.

Compresses: 5-7 k.

Enrichment of cosmetics: 12 k. per 10 g of base.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance.