French Lavender

100% PURE ESSENTIAL OIL OF FRENCH LAVENDER

Lavender dentata, the toothed lavender, is one of the most beautiful lavenders. It can be recognised by their leaves which look as if they have been sculpted and actually have teeth.
It has a very intense, richly aromatic scent that blends lavender and rosemary. It is very long blooming, from early summer to late autumn.
The greatest use of this lavender is in perfumery and cosmetics.
It is commonly referred to by the English name French lavender or fringe lavender.

The following information and references to scientific studies refer to lavender.

Improves mood

Lavender essential oil can help induce feelings of calm, serenity, give courage to fully express oneself, and calm emotions, inducing relaxation. Its scent can be helpful in releasing tension, which is why lavender has traditionally been used to prevent headaches. However, [5].

A suitable summer guide

Lavender essential oil has been used for centuries to prevent various infections and to fight bacterial and fungal diseases.
Today, nearly 100 studies have been conducted to prove this property of lavender.
Lavender oil can help speed the healing of **burned skin, minor wounds and scratches*

Skin and hair care

Topical use of lavender oil can help improve a range of skin conditions. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can help alleviate skin conditions and reverse signs of aging.
Lavender oil can significantly help with hair loss. [6]

Scent for the evening

Due to its and calming properties, lavender oil can calm the mind and help to aid in falling asleep.

Induces relief

Several studies have found that lavender oil can help as a natural pain reliever. Simply rubbing lavender into the site of pain can reduce the intensity of the pain and help relieve symptoms of many medical conditions. [7]

Appreciated by athletes and women – when applied for example for premenstrual tension, muscle stiffness, muscle pain.

Caress not only when travelling

It is also appreciated by those who suffer from stomach upset, not only when travelling.

Natural repellent

Lavender oil can be found in most natural repellents. It is used to repel mosquitoes and moths.
You can also use it for insect bites.

BENEFITS OF LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

• May help improve mood and reduce stress.
• A scent that will help to accompany you to sleep.
• Possible helper for pain.
• Supports healthy skin and hair.
• Helps with wounds.
• Acts as an antioxidant.
• May act as a protection against mosquitoes and moths (drip a few drops of lavender on a ceramic/paper diffuser and hang in pantry).
• May help relieve headaches (inhale for at least 15 minutes or rub in a carrier oil along with peppermint essential oil on the back of the throat and temples).

• For application to the skin, dilute lavender essential oil with BEWIT cold-pressed vegetable oils.
• Become an author and mix your ideal product tailored to your skin's needs with BEWIT Essential Base Oil.
• Complementing your skin treatment with lavender essential oil in a carrier oil with any of the BEWIT Essential Waters will make your skin more hydrated, softer and work together to help soothe your skin faster. This synergy is especially suitable for dry and problematic skin. The essential water is also ideal for replenishing the skin.

A GLIMPSE INTO THE HISTORY OF LAVENDER

The Latin name lavender is a gerund from the verb to wash – lavare, as its flower was used to smell the water for washing.
Its ear was considered to be a amulet that protected against adversity, possessions and demons. It was a talisman that inclined fate towards prosperity and fertility.
The scent of lavender, together with its charm, made it an emblem of virtue and purity of the soul, but also of baptism.

Lavender across the centuries

Lavender has been used as an herb in the treatment of the sick by the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs. It was often grown near laundries and used to scent floors, where it was used to kill insects, including fleas, bedbugs and lice. It is also still put in cupboards today as protection against moths.
The Egyptians used lavender for mummification and as a perfume. When King Tutankhamun's tomb was opened in 1923, the faint scent of lavender was said to be detectable even after 3,000 years.
In the Bible, lavender oil was used for salving and healing.
The Romans used lavender oil for bathing, cooking and purifying the air.
It was recommended by St. Hildegard of Bingen, who advised using it to keep a pure character, and in 1660 Richard Surflet wrote that distilled water from lavender flowers would restore lost speech and heal the sullen and diseased heart.

The magical power of lavender

Lavender has also had magical powers throughout history – in Rome, people would take a sprig of lavender on Saint John's Night to witch away witches, in Tuscany it was effective against bewitching children, in Calabria women attributed to it the power to protect them from their husband's abuse.
In the Middle Ages, it was said to be a good aphrodisiac that would ensure fidelity and attract lovers.
According to another source, English farmers were said to wear lavender flowers under their hats because they believed it would help with headaches and heatstroke.

Cosmetic purposes

Early and modern texts on aromatherapy mention the use of lavender as an antibacterial essential oil .
The leaves and stems of the plant were used to make decoctions for diseases of the digestive system and rheumatism, and lavender was valued for its cosmetic purposes.
Lavender was also a component of Eau de Cologne, a cologne first blended in 1709 by the Italian G. M. Farina in Cologne, Germany.
Science has only recently begun to evaluate the many health benefits that lavender essential oil contains, but there is already plenty of evidence pointing to the oil's amazing abilities.
Today, lavender is one of the most popular essential oils in the world. People are reaping the benefits of lavender oil for their body and home.

SOURCES

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[3] XU, Pan, Kezhu WANG, Cong LU, et al. The Protective Effect of Lavender Essential Oil and Its Main Component Linalool against the Cognitive Deficits Induced by D-Galactose and Aluminum Trichloride in Mice. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine [online]. 2017, 2017, 1–11 [cited 2021–8–10]. ISSN 1741–427X. Available from: doi:10.1155/2017/7­426538
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Czech botanical name: Levandule zoubkatá
English name: French Lavender
Latin name: Lavandula dentata
Country of origin: France
Manufacture method distillation
Part of plant used: Flowers