True lavender, also known as fine lavender, Lavandula angustifolia or medicinal lavender, is the variety of lavender most renowned for its therapeutic, energizing, and aromatic properties.
It is an aromatic plant that grows naturally at high altitudes (between 600 and 1,800 m) in southern Europe, particularly in Provence. It is the traditional variety used since ancient times for its medicinal and purifying properties.
Physical properties
- Powerful relaxant: calms the nervous system, reduces stress and anxiety, and promotes sleep.
- Antispasmodic: relieves tension, muscle pain, and cramps.
- Healing and antiseptic: useful on small wounds, minor burns, and insect bites.
- Mild anti-inflammatory.
Energetic and subtle properties
In energetic traditions:
- It purifies the aura, like a gentle “smudging” with fragrance.
- It helps calm the mind, useful for sensitive, intuitive, or spiritually awakened people.
- It promotes inner clarity, reconnection with peace, and guidance.
- It is associated with the crown chakra and sometimes the heart chakra.
True lavender is often used before meditation, readings, or intuitive practices.
Use (safely)
- Diffusion: a few drops in a diffuser to relax.
- On the skin (diluted in a vegetable oil): massage the temples, wrists, or plexus.
- Bath: 4–5 drops diluted in a dispersant (not directly in the water).
- On the pillow: 1 drop to promote sleep.
Always check for contraindications (pregnant women, babies, allergies).
