True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is an incredibly versatile medicinal plant.
This precious plant is not only found in perfumes and scented water.
This wonderful all-rounder has many other talents: Lavender oil is known for its calming and sleep-promoting effects, as well as its antibacterial properties.
It has always been used to treat skin problems, wounds and scars.
The lavender plants of true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) belong to the labiate family and grow mainly in Provence, France.
During the flowering season, an endless number of bees flock to the highly fragrant plants and the splendid purple colors are wonderful to behold.
But the plant is not just a feast for the eyes; the intense scent of the high-quality lavender oil also reminds us of sunny days in one of the most beautiful regions of France. True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is mainly used for medicinal purposes.
Although there are many other varieties of lavender (some of which are even poisonous or barely effective), this one variety in particular has stood out due to its positive properties.
True lavender contains more than a hundred active ingredients, such as tannins, flavonoids, linalyl acetate and linalool.
Interesting to know: Around 20 to 40 kg of dried lavender flowers are needed to produce one liter of pure lavender oil.
The complex process of steam distillation is used here.
The finished essential oil is of very high quality and extremely effective, but also expensive and precious due to the production process.  Known effect of lavender oil on the skin The skin can particularly benefit from the extremely beneficial properties of lavender oil.
In earlier times, lavender oil in the form of ointments and oils was an important remedy in naturopathy and was used to treat wounds and burns.
Lavender essential oil is even one of the few essential oils that can be applied undiluted to the skin.
However, it should not get into the eyes or mucous membranes and its compatibility should be tested.
Products with real lavender oil can have a calming effect on irritated skin that is prone to redness.
Skin regeneration can be stimulated, leading to faster improvement and lightening of scars.
Thanks to its soothing and cooling effect, sunburn or insect bites improve quickly.
This all-rounder can even help against premature skin ageing.  Effect of lavender oil on the body It is often used as an embrocation for rheumatic complaints or for tense muscles.
Used at the right time, real lavender oil can even provide relief from headaches and migraines.
Another area of application for lavender oil is inhalation for respiratory tract infections, e.g. colds, sore throats and bronchitis.
The scent of the purple plant can also help with sensitivity to the weather.  Aromatherapy & properties of lavender oil on the psyche The intense scent of lavender oil has a calming effect on most people and you soon notice a relaxed state.
Lavender oil can contribute to a special feeling of well-being.
The scent of the oil makes you feel more balanced, secure and content.
Lavender oil is often used in aromatherapy because it also has many benefits for the psyche: It is said to be calming, nerve-strengthening and depression-relieving, while at the same time having an uplifting and stimulating effect.
It is used in particular for depression or depressive moods, insomnia, stressful situations and overexcitement.
The calming effect on the nervous system can help in many situations, such as reducing anxiety and stress, as well as balancing out inner restlessness.
Lavender oil can help with sleep disorders due to its calming effect and significantly improve sleep. There have even been pharmacological studies by the University of Frankfurt which have shown that a lavender oil preparation works just as well for people with anxiety disorders as a conventional anxiety-relieving psychotropic drug.
And without the usual side effects of medication, such as drowsiness or a habituation effect.  Lavender oil in cosmetics Here we have summarized the benefits of lavender oil in cosmetic products once again.
Real lavender oil gives products the following properties: it has an antibacterial, circulation-promoting, slightly cooling, healing, antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effect.
It is particularly popular for care after burns, for scar care, to soothe irritated skin, for the care of blemished skin and acne, for sunburn and insect bites.  Lavender oil with PROSALBAN 🩵

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