Spanish Lavender, Lavendula stoechas:

According to Shannon Becker, PhD RA "There is currently no known cure or vaccine for the current viral epidemic, which is caused by an enveloped virus, similar to the influenza A virus (IAV)....The essential oils and blends may, however be used in traditional ways for respiratory relief and psychological support." - Becker in Tisserand Institute Newsletter, March 2020. 

Traditional Information:

• Respiratory, Circulatory & Analgesic:  Sharper scent than Lavender. Similar to Myrtacea & Labiatia families (Eucalyptus, Myrtle). Supports thymus & immune system, fights infections.
• Clears Thinking, Strengthens Mental Function: Balances racing or sluggish mind, balances serotonin level.
• Reduces Anxiety, Fear & Anger. An Ester, Lavender has an immediate calming effect on CNS (soothing, relaxing & balancing). Calms stormy emotional states, brings feelings under control. Eases pain..
• Anti-Inflammatory Antispasmodic Heart Tonic. Eases arthritis, rheumatism, respiratory problems, bronchitis.
• Speeds Healing of Skin, Burns, Wounds, Acne. Fights infections, colds/flu, fatigue. Deters fleas.
• Diuretic, Lymph Drainage: Helps hormonal problems, PMS, cystitis, urinary infections.
• Refreshing & Uplifting, for Aphrodisiac Blends. Expands & soothes the mind, brings sense of timelessness for lovers.
• Blends with: Bay Laurel, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Geranium, Litsea Cubeba, Patchouli, Rosemary, Thyme & Citrus oils, especially Bergamot & Lime.

Precautions: Non-toxic, non-irritating; to be certain check for a reaction. Use 15-30 drops in 2 ounces of a base oil. Frequent and prolonged use on hands may cause skin sensitization (massage therapists).

7.5 ml (1/4 oz): $8.75; 15 ml (1/2 oz): $14.50; 30 ml (1 oz): $25.95; 50 ml: $48.50; 120 ml (4 oz): $83.50; 240 ml (8 oz): $146.50

Energetic Actions: Soothes Grief and Promotes Peace. Lavender flows through the subtle bodies -- heart & crown chakras open, expand & align to anchor calmness and peace, releasing tension & stress, allowing greater spiritual energy to flow throughout the subtle bodies & greater aspects of Self to manifest into reality. Encourages trance channeling — teaches patience within eternity. — Deborah Eidson, Vibrational Healing

Energetic Observations: (Aphrodisiac qualities and transmutation of sexual energy). This one works on the Serpent power, the Kundalini. It pulls energy into the sexual, second chakra and right up the Kundalini channels. It has to do with transmutation of sexual energy -- stimulates it and sends it up, the Kundalini is going up. Star Johnsen-Moser, Intuitive Energetic Healer.

Energy Index:  Cellular Regeneration, Etheric Heart, Lung Support

References provided below are a representative sampling of research over the past 15 years which documents the antiviral, antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic & hormonal activity of essential oils in the Lamiaceae (mint) family, but does not claim or imply the effectiveness of Spanish Lavender in the present viral pandemic - only that this may be an area of interest for future research.

Becker, S. Essential oils and coronaviruses. Tisserand Institute Newsletter 2020 March

Eidson D. Vibrational Healing. 2000, Frog Ltd, Berkeley CA.

Johnson SA. Evidence-Based essential oil therapy: The ultimate guide to the therapeutic and clinical application of essential oils. 2015, Scott A Johnson Professional Writing Services.

Field T, Field T, Cullen C, et al. Lavender bath oil reduces stress and crying and enhances sleep in very young infants. Early Hum Deve. 2008 Jun;84(6):399-401.

Poenel, M.D., Daniel and Pierre Franchomme. L'aromatherapie exactement, Limoges, France. Jollois, 1990.

Dadalioglu I, Evrendilek GA. Chemical compositions and anti-bacterial effects of essential oils of Turkish Oregano (Origanum minutiflorum), Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis), Spanish Lavender (Lavendula stoechas), and Fennel (Foeniculum vulgaris) on common foodborne pathogens. J Agric Food Chem, 2004 Dec 29;52(26):8255-60.

Saika T, Saira W, Waseem R, Khushboo S et al. A comprehensive review of the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral potential of essential oils and their chemical constituents against drug-resistant microbial pathogens. Dept of Chem, Islamic Univ of Science & Technology;  Instrumentation Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, India 2017.

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