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Aromatherapy Properties:
(Uses)
The exquisite
fragrance of some flowers is spoiled by heat using steam distillation,
therefore other means of extraction are used. An absolute is one of those
means and is obtained by immersing the flowers in a solvent (usually hexane)
which produces a waxy substance known as a concrete. The solvent is then
removed from the concrete resulting in a thick oil known as an absolute
which carries the properties of the essential oil in the flowers.
The absolute does contain additional
aromatic components that are not present in a distilled oil.
An
absolute
is the most concentrated form of fragrance (and the most costly), and is
mostly used in the perfume industry. Due to its concentration, Absolutes do
not always smell pleasant. In almost ALL cases they must be diluted to 10 %
strength before sampling.
To make
this costly, rare oil more affordable, we have created the
Lavender
absolute
essential oil
diluted in a Jojoba Base Oil
to a strength of 10%. This makes the oil usable directly without further
dilution. It also makes the oil more pleasing to the senses.
The Lavender absolute is sweeter but less
floral than the essential oil and the two materials can form a very pleasant
combination.
Lavender is The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of
minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis and
headaches, helps lower blood pressure. Useful in a diffuser in the delivery
room. May be useful in nausea, vomiting and colic. Keeps insects at bay.
Purifies the air. Promotes growth of new skin cells, great healing effect on
burns and sunburn, acne, psoriasis, boils, fungal growths, and scarring.
Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the
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General Safety Information: Do not take any oils
internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated
essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage,
have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the
proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme
caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest
oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified
aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test
should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.
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