The main components of Lavender essential oil are Linalool and linalyl acetate. Lavender’s calming and relaxing aroma just may help quieten the mind during stressful or overwhelming periods. As an essential oil with chemical components known for their calming properties, Lavender oil can also be used to help ease feelings of tension.
How to Use Lavender Essential Oil
You can use Lavender essential oil in a variety of ways, from diffusing, applying topically, and even in your cooking!
Lavender has been used and cherished for centuries for its unmistakable aroma and myriad of benefits. In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for bathing, relaxation, cooking and as a perfume. Its calming and relaxing qualities continue to be Lavenders’ most notable attributes.
Fun Fact about Lavender
It takes 1.4kg of Lavender flowers to produce just one 15mL bottle of Lavender essential oil!
Where is Lavender essential oil sourced?
A short shrub that grows to be roughly 60cm tall, Lavender is native to the Mediterranean. The distinct, fresh scent of Lavender comes from the plant’s flowers, which is where the essential oil is extracted from. Lavender essential oil is produced through the process of steam distillation. During steam distillation, steam and pressure are used to cause chemical elements to be released from the plant—separating water and the essential oil.