The essential oil of officinal lavender, or true lavender (lavandula angustifolia) has a multitude of properties and virtues that is why it is nicknamed “universal panacea«.

This aromatic essence has its place in the medicine cabinet because it has many virtues: it relieves anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, bloating and digestive disorders.

The Commission¹ recognizes in particular the use of lavender to fight against disorders of theagitation and anxiety.

To calm these disorders, several uses can benefit from the benefits of lavender essential oil:

• It is recommended to dilute 1 to 4 drops of essential oil of lavandula angustifolia, per day and before bedtime, in vegetable oil. It is also possible to inhale these therapeutic volatile aromas, it will suffice to place 2 to 4 drops of lavender essential oil in a diffuser.
• Externally, up to 5 drops of lavender essential oil can be applied, diluted in jojoba vegetable oil for example, to the forearms and solar plexus area located in the stomach, just below the breastbone. 

Lavender essential oil is a member of the family of essential oils with some harmlessness and is generally well tolerated.

The 24 members of Commission E constituted an exceptional interdisciplinary panel which included recognized experts in medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacy and phytotherapy. From 1978 to 1994, these specialists evaluated 360 plants based on extensive documentation including, among other things, chemical analyzes, experimental, pharmacological and toxicological studies as well as clinical and epidemiological research. The first draft of a monograph was reviewed by all members of Commission E, but also by scientific associations, academic experts and other specialists. Essential oils instructions for use, nerys purchon Chemotyped essential oils, a.Zhiri, D. Baudoux, ML Breda Aromatherapy, DR J. Valnet