Lavender essential oil is used in aromatherapy for its relaxing (sedative, calming, nervine) properties to relieve nervousness, irritability, and anxiety, and to aid sleep.BOTANICAL NAME Lavandula angustifoliaPART OF THE PLANT EXTRACTED Flowering topORIGIN BulgariaCULTIVATION ConventionalCHEMOTYPE LINALYL ACETATEOTHER NAME English lavender, common lavenderEXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillationODOR Rustic, floral, and herbaceousCOLOR Light yellow to orange
Inhalation: Add 4 to 12 drops of essential oil to a bowl of boiling water or facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes.
