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Lavender oil

Essential oils / General essential oils

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Lavandula officinalis

Topical Uses

  • Alopecia RatingRatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil stimulates hair growth. Massage bald areas of the scalp with lavender oil once daily, for many months.

  • Acne RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil is an antibacterial and an antiseptic. Apply lavender oil topically 2-3 times daily, for many months.

  • Age related cognitive decline RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil reduces restlessness and anxiety. Use lavender oil by inhalation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks.

  • Alzheimer's disease RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil reduces restlessness and anxiety. Use lavender oil by inhalation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks.

  • Labor RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil alleviates pain after childbirth. Add a few drops of lavender oil in bath.

  • Pregnancy support RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil alleviates pain after childbirth. Add a few drops of lavender oil in bath.

  • Dysmenorrhea RatingRating

    Lavender oil alleviates menstrual pain. Use lavender oil by inhalation 2-3 times daily, for many months.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Apply lavender oil containing topical preparation 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply lavender oil containing topical preparation 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply lavender oil containing topical preparation 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Use lavender oil by inhalation daily, for many weeks.

  • Action - Nervine RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil is a nervine; tones and balances nervous system. Use lavender oil by inhalation daily, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anodyne RatingRating

    Lavender oil is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply lavender oil containing topical preparation 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRating

    Lavender oil is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Use lavender oil by inhalation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks.

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