Lavandula angustifolia

Ancient Greeks and Romans highly valued lavender for its aromatic and cleansing properties, and used it to prepare soothing baths. In order to protect themselves from infections and epidemic diseases patricians used lavender oil and incense. In folk medicine lavender oil tinctures were used to treat migraine, neurasthenia, rheumatism, as well as diseases of heart, blood vessels and kidneys. For many centuries lavenders were used as a remedy against muscle and tooth aches. Lavenders were also a common laundry freshener. It is believed lavender essential oil has a calming and soothing effect, relaxes muscles, removes aches and is one of the most effective anti-inflammatory oils. Ancient folk recipes tell that lavenders also have a positive effect on blood circulation, boost immunity and particularly well treat skin problems. The energy of the essential oil helps to know and understand oneself, restores strength and is suitable for meditations. It ensures thorough energetic relaxation, also reduces aggression, helps to avoid envy and jealousy. It is believed that by using lavender essential oil and making a simple meditation/affirmation ritual, you can ask for or by giving it as a present you can wish for someone:

• strong health;
• peacefulness of mind;
• magic dreams;
• repel negative energy.