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Bask in the revitalizing warmth of summer with Oregon lavender essential oil! This approachable, fruity lavender variety offers comfort for the mind, body, and spirit, encouraging deep relaxation and a divine sense of calm. Its warm, gentle scent provides a pleasurable aromatic experience to enjoy throughout the seasons.
Lavender (Oregon) Essential Oil - Organic (Lavandula Angustifolia)
$11.97
Botanical Name: Lavandula Angustifolia Plant Part: Flowering Tops Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Country of Origin: USA Color/Consistency: Clear with Thin Consistency Aroma: Warm, Crisp, Sweet, Herbaceous, Gentle Perfumery Note: Middle Main Chemical Components: Linalool (37.06%), Linalyl acetate (27.60%), beta-Caryophyllene (3.94%) … read more
What Makes Oregon Lavender Essential Oil Special?
Oregon lavender fully blooms during the summer season, capturing the warmth of the Pacific Northwest sun in every drop. Unlike sharper lavender varieties, Oregon lavender essential oil has a distinctly warm, fruity character that feels immediately approachable and comforting. When you use this oil, you can invoke that summer warmth into your mind, body, and spirit—discovering a keen sense of comfort that fully envelops your being.
Benefits of Oregon Lavender Essential Oil
The Chemistry Behind Its Unique Therapeutic Profile
What makes this particular lavender essential oil smell so distinctly warm and fruity? The answer lies in its unique chemical composition, shaped by the Pacific Northwest's cooler climate and the volcanic soil near Mt. Hood.
Oregon lavender essential oil maintains a beautiful balance of linalool and linalyl acetate—the two primary therapeutic compounds in lavender. Linalool provides the sedative and anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) properties lavender is famous for, while linalyl acetate contributes to its anti-inflammatory and soothing effects on the skin.
The warm, fruity character that distinguishes Oregon lavender essential oil comes from its notably higher ocimene content compared to other lavender varieties. These sweet, herbaceous compounds create that approachable, fruit-forward aroma that feels so inviting. Oregon lavender is also richer in beta-caryophyllene than many other lavender varieties—a warming sesquiterpene that interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system, offering potent anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
Lavender grown in Oregon's cooler mountain climate develops a different chemical profile than Mediterranean lavender varieties. The volcanic soil, elevation, and temperature fluctuations near Mt. Hood encourage the plant to produce higher levels of those fruity ocimenes and warming beta-caryophyllene, while maintaining therapeutic levels of linalool and linalyl acetate.
Emotional and Mental Wellness
Lavender essential oils are commonly used for easing anxiety, subduing depressive mental states, and clearing the mind of intrusive negative thoughts. Oregon lavender essential oil offers these same therapeutic benefits with its uniquely gentle, fruity profile that many find especially approachable and comforting. Allow the lulling effects of this oil to provide you with peace.
Oregon Lavender Essential Oil for Sleep
Due to its balanced linalool content and calming properties, those seeking a natural sleep aid may greatly benefit from Oregon lavender essential oil. The higher ocimene content creates a sweeter, less medicinal aroma that's particularly pleasant for bedtime rituals.
Physical Healing and Pain Relief
Oregon lavender essential oil's higher beta-caryophyllene content makes it especially effective as a naturally soothing remedy for pain, discomfort, and inflammation. Lavender is gentle enough to be applied directly to the skin (or diluted in a carrier oil) and is a popular ingredient in natural remedies to relieve muscle aches and decrease inflamed areas of the body.
Women in need of menstrual relief can also benefit from the alleviating properties of this botanical powerhouse. The anti-inflammatory compounds—particularly beta-caryophyllene, linalyl acetate, and trace amounts of borneol and alpha-terpineol—work synergistically to ease cramping. Those who experience heavy, painful periods may find relief through an intentional abdominal massage with diluted Oregon lavender essential oil.
Skin Healing Properties
The balanced linalyl acetate content in this essential oil makes it effective for burn healing and soothing irritated skin. Its antimicrobial ocimene content adds an extra layer of protection, making this oil a versatile addition to natural skincare routines.
How to Use Oregon Lavender Essential Oil: Recipes & Blends
Enjoy the soothing benefits of Oregon lavender essential oil with these lovely recipes!
Lullaby and Goodnight Diffusion
Coax yourself to sleep by breathing in this calming diffusion blend before bed.
- Oregon lavender essential oil
- Wild chamomile essential oil
- Bergamot essential oil
- Himalayan cedarwood essential oil
Muscle Ache Bathing Blend
Fill your tub with warm water and add several drops to soothe sore muscles and reduce pain.
- 10 drops Oregon lavender essential oil
- 8 drops lemongrass essential oil
- 10 drops Bulgarian rose essential oil
- 4 drops eucalyptus globulus oil
Menstrual Massage Serum
Ease menstrual discomfort with this potent blend made to reduce inflammation and relieve cramps.
- 10 drops Oregon lavender essential oil
- 8 drops Egyptian geranium essential oil
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- 8 drops clary sage essential oil
- 1 oz carrier oil
Gently massage onto the abdominal muscles.
Oregon lavender essential oil captures summer's relaxation and warmth in its fruity, approachable aroma. Invite this oil into your collection to enjoy the full aromatic benefits of Oregon's sun-drenched lavender fields. If you feel called to explore more Oregon-grown essential oils, please take a look at our Oregon Lavandin Essential Oil as well - you can read more about the difference between lavender and lavandin essential oils in our blog post, Lavender vs Lavandin.
Lavandin (Oregon) Essential Oil - Organic - (Lavandula x Intermedia)
$11.97
Botanical Name: Lavandula x Hybrida Plant Part: Flowers Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Country of Origin: Oregon, USA Color/Consistency: Clear with Thin Consistency Aroma: Sweet, Floral, and Fresh Perfumery Note: Middle … read more
