Its name comes from the Latin word "Lavare", which means "to wash, to cleanse". With its pleasant aroma and healing effects, lavender is one of the most widely used essential oils from the past to the present. In the early 20th century, French chemist Rene Gattefosse burned his hand in a laboratory accident and quickly healed using lavender oil, which sparked research into the use of essential oils in treatments. Numerous studies have demonstrated the significant effects of lavender on the body, mind and spirit.
It has calming, relaxing, antimicrobial, antifungal effects and is useful in cases of insomnia, migraine, acne, allergies, burns, bruises, cuts, dermatitis, headaches, scars, insect bites, itching, pain, stress, as well as many other known or unknown benefits.
Lavender oil is obtained from Lavandula angustifolia (true lavender or English lavender).
Another commonly used variety is Lavandin or Lavandula Hybrida (French lavender), a hybrid obtained by crossing L. Angustifolia with L. Latifolia. Although both types of lavender have similar characteristics, they differ in their chemical composition and proportions of substances. Lavandin contains a higher level of camphor.
One of the main differences between lavender oil and Lavandin is seen in the treatment of burns. Both have antimicrobial properties, but lavender oil is more effective in healing burns, while Lavandin is weaker. Lavandin’s lower price is due to its higher yield: it is grown on larger areas and the plant-to-oil ratio obtained is higher, which explains the price difference.
The main differences between the two varieties are:
Lavandula Angustifolia
Balancing, calming, cell regenerating, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, immune system stimulant
Lavender Hybrid
Stronger as an antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial and immune system stimulant, but weaker as a balancing, relaxing, cellular regenerator and anti-inflammatory
You can purchase 100% pure Lavandula Hybrida and Lavandula Angustifolia essential oils from the DO Botanica website.
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