Herb Profile: Lavender
Lavendula angustifolia or as we all know it as true Lavender beongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). There are over 30 different species of Lavender that grow all over the world, but here at Health Naturally we use true lavender. True lavender is native to the low mountains of the Mediterranean basin and is a shrub-like plant that grows around three feet tall. True lavender is a common ornamental plant and is found in most at-home herb gardens. Lavender is know for its clean, powerful, pleasing aroma.
In ancient Greece, Persia, and Rome lavender was valued for its antiseptic properties. This powerful plant later spread to India and Tibet was it was used to ease anxiety. You can find true lavender essential oil in our Re-Leaf Roll-On, Re-Leaf Salve, Ageless Face Serum, Extra Strength Re-Leaf Salve and our Skin Salve. We deeply believe in the powers of this essential oil, hence why we find ourselves including it in almost all of our topical products. Studies have shown that true lavender essential oil has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
True lavender essential oil has many uses for treating the skin. It naturally reduces inflammation, lessens pain, and cleans the surface of the skin.