Lavender Essential Oil Profile

Lavender essential oil is widely recognized as the universal oil in aromatherapy, prized for its remarkable array of therapeutic benefits and chakra-balancing properties. From ancient Roman baths to modern scientific research, lavender essential oil has maintained its reputation as one of the most versatile and gentle healing essences available. The name lavender derives from the Latin word lavare, meaning "to wash"—a fitting origin for an oil with powerful antibacterial properties and a clean, uplifting aroma.

Lavender essential oil promotes the opening of the heart and stimulation of the crown chakra, which when stimulated, one is more open to receiving the world and its wonderful gifts it has to offer. Regular use of 100% Pure Lavender Essential Oil will provide for optimal health and well-being.

Essential Information About Lavender Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Lavandula officinalis (also Lavandula angustifolia)
Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
Derived From: Flowering tops of lavender plants
Origin: Multiple varieties from regions worldwide (finest quality from high-altitude Provence)
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowers and leaves
Aroma: Floral, fresh, sweet, clean scent
Physical Description: Colorless to pale yellow, light and thin liquid

Blends Well With: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile (Roman and German), Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Mandarin, Melissa, Myrrh, Neroli, Patchouli, Palo Santo, Peppermint, Scotch Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tea Tree, Vetiver, and Ylang Ylang.

Love Infused: All of the essential oils offered by Miracle Botanicals are infused with Divine love.

The Story Behind Modern Lavender Essential Oil Use

The therapeutic power of lavender essential oil gained scientific recognition through French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé. In 1910, while working in his laboratory, Gattefossé suffered severe burns to both hands in an explosion. After treating his burns with lavender essence, he observed rapid healing with minimal scarring—a remarkable outcome for gas gangrene, a potentially fatal infection. This experience inspired Gattefossé to dedicate his life to researching aromatics, eventually coining the term "aromatherapy" in his 1937 book. His work transformed lavender from folk remedy to scientifically validated medicine. You can read more about this in our Fine French Lavender blog post as well.

Therapeutic Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil

Emotional and Mental Health

Lavender helps balance emotions while providing both calming and uplifting effects. Regular use significantly reduces anxiety, depression, and nervous tension. The oil removes nervous exhaustion and mental restlessness while enhancing productive mental activity, concentration, mood stability, and deep relaxation. Unlike sedatives that dull the mind, lavender promotes mental ease and clarity.

Skincare Applications

Lavender is widely incorporated into gels, infusions, lotions, and soaps for good reason. This remarkable oil offers antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties that make it exceptional for skincare. It helps heal acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, and eczema on the face, while proving extremely effective on wounds, cuts, burns, sunburns, and scars throughout the body. Lavender also reduces the formation of scar tissue, making it invaluable for wound healing.

Physical Health Support

Lavender contains linalool, a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. This compound gives the oil its pleasant scent and acts as an effective natural insecticide—useful for repelling lice, nits, and mosquitoes.

Lavender essential oil supports:

• Digestive health: Aids digestion, relieves stomach pains, colic, flatulence, nausea, and diarrhea
• Cardiovascular system: Improves blood circulation and helps lower blood pressure
• Respiratory health: Treats asthma, throat infections, sinus congestion, bronchitis, whooping cough, laryngitis, tonsillitis, flu, cough, and colds
• Pain relief: Excellent remedy for sore muscles, backache, rheumatism, sprains, muscle tension, and joint pain

Spiritual and Energetic Properties

Lavender is known to balance all seven chakras, making it unique among essential oils. It stimulates the conscious mind and third eye chakra, promoting spiritual awareness and intuition. The oil resonates with the powerful energy of the moon and cleanses negative energies, enhancing mind, body, and spirit health while promoting love, peace, protection, purification, and prosperity.

Chakra Connections

Lavender opens and balances each energy center:

• Root Chakra: Instills courage, passion, and loyalty; grounds you to Earth
• Sacral Chakra: Connects spirituality and sexuality; promotes creativity and procreation
• Solar Plexus Chakra: Enhances inner strength and adaptability to new situations
• Heart Chakra: Calms and opens the heart; promotes love, compassion, and patience; heals emotional wounds
• Throat Chakra: Promotes trust in the divine plan and clear communication
• Third Eye Chakra: Integrates conscious and subconscious mind
• Crown Chakra: Invites direct communication with the Divine

How to Use Lavender Essential Oil

Neat Application

Place 1-2 drops directly onto clean, intact skin. Apply to wrists, shoulders, temples, or neck for a strong floral aroma.

Note: Use lavender sparingly on facial skin and only for fragrance purposes when undiluted, as concentrated application is too strong for therapeutic facial use.

Blended with Carrier Oil

Mix 5 drops per 1 tablespoon of carrier oil (such as rosehip, argan, or hazelnut oils) and massage over any area where healing is desired. This dilution is ideal for sensitive skin and larger body areas.

Bath

Add 8 drops to 3 handfuls of bath salt and disperse, or mix 8 drops with vodka or whole milk before adding to bathwater for proper dispersion.

Shower

After soaking in steam for at least 3 minutes, turn water off or away from body. Allow 5-7 drops to fall into your palm and distribute over wet body (avoiding face). The oil penetrates quickly and may be rinsed or left on skin.

Diffuser

Follow your diffuser manufacturer's instructions, typically adding about 8 drops for a standard-sized room.

Room Deodorizer

Add 15 drops per 2 ounces of distilled water in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use and spray as desired. You may add a few tablespoons of witch hazel to this blend if desired.

For Pain Relief

Place 2-3 drops on the affected area and gently massage into skin.

For Respiratory Support

Inhale through a vaporizer, or massage 2-3 drops into the throat, chest, and back.

Safety Information

Lavender essential oil is one of the safest essential oils available and has no known contraindications when used as directed. It is gentle enough for most skin types and can be used by people of all ages.

Why Choose Quality Lavender Essential Oil

All lavender oils offered by Miracle Botanicals are infused with Divine love and sourced from reputable growers who honor both the plant and the land.

Regular use of 100% pure lavender essential oil provides optimal support for physical health, emotional balance, and spiritual well-being. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, support for wound healing, or deeper connection to divine energy, this gentle yet profound medicine supports every aspect of your being