Heritage Lavender Essential Oil Aromatherapy and Massage Ingredient (30 mL)

Heritage Lavender Essential Oil is known to increase the alpha brain waves associated with states of relaxation and meditation. Add Heritage Lavender Essential Oil to bathwater for a relaxing soak. Dab Heritage Lavender Essential Oil on tissues and place with bed linens and lingerie. Lavendula officinale, from French lavender flowers. Lavandula officinalis, an aromatherapyclassic derived from French flowers, is a relaxing and especially balancing scent with many applications. Derived from the Latin "lavare," meaning "to wash," the namereflects centuries of use as a washing herb. Lavender has numerous uses in skin care, inhalation, stress reduction, and much more. Heritage Lavender Essential Oil makes a soothing addition to bodyoils and skin care preparations, and has been misted into the air of British hospitals to help patients sleep. According to Cayce, the scent can even act as a meditation aid!

Essential Oils
These pure oils are highly concentrated, and should always be diluted in a pure carrier oil such as sweet almond, jojoba, grapeseed or Aura Glow for topical application. Failure to dilute properly in a suitable carrier oil can lead to skin burns.

Aromatherapy is the ancient practice of using essential oils extracted from plants to soothe imbalances of body, mind, spirit and emotions. In modern times we find that these highly concentrated "plant hormones" can have an effect on our organs, hormones and enzymes, a physiological effect on muscles, joints, and skin, and a psychological effect on elevating mood, sleep patterns, & reducing stress.

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy! The very word tantalizes and intrigues. Can health improvements, and attitude adjustments, really be as close at hand as a revitalizing bath oil, a special massage blend, or a subtle fragrance in the air? As more and more experimentors are discovering, the answer is decidedly yes! The ancient art of aromatherapy has been practiced in many parts of the world forthousands of years. Even today, both Eastern and Western religions use fragrance in the form ofincense to create a devotional atmosphere, while the marketplace abounds in exotic perfumes promoted for their seductive appeal. On the more factual side, scientific studies are now confirming that essential oils can be used to treat many common complaints. The healing potential of plant essences lies in their power to evoke our deepest memories and emotions. These volatile, highly concentrated aromatic oils are derived from leaves, blossoms, stems, fruit or roots, usually by steam or water distillation. Sometimes known as "plant hormones," they embody the unique flavors, aromas and energy patterns of growing things. When micro particles of essential oils are released into the air or absorbed by the skin, our odor receptors send signals directly to the brain, activating hormonal and even chemical changes. With the right essential oils, we literally begin to feel better. Once you've experimented for yourself, we know you'll agree:aromatherapy simply makes "scents!"

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