Lavender Essential OilLatin name: lavandula angustifoliaOil extracted from flower tops by steam distillation. Properties:Viscosity is wateryScent is freshColour is clear Uses:Soothes nerves and relieves tensionCounteracts, fear, hysteria, nightmares, irritabilityAids restful sleepCan relieve muscular pain, arthritis, rheumatism, lumbagoUseful against allergies and hay feverHelps with skin problems and accelerates the healing process after wounds, bites, stings, etc.Can even help with chilblains, dandruff and liceOther applications:Lavender can even be used neat, rubbed on the temple to ease headaches, as well as on burns or wounds to lessen scarringWarnings:There are no specific precautions in using Lavender other than to take care if you have extra sensitive skin