Essential Oils - L

Common Uses: Labdanum essential oil is considered to be useful in skincare preparations especially for mature skin and wrinkles. It can be used to treat colds, coughs, and rheumatism; however, when combined with Frankincense, it is an excellent essential oil for meditation.

Common Uses: Lavandin is used almost exclusively for scent. Many commercial manufacturers use both Lavandin Grosso and Lavandin Super as replacements for Lavender 40/42.

Common Uses: Lemon essential oil is believed to stimulate the immune system and assist the bodies defense against infection. It is also known to reduce body temperature. Due to its sharp scent, this essential oil is thought to work well in uplifting your mood and aiding in depression.

Common Uses: Lemon Grass essential oil is diuretic and has galactagogue properties. Its antipyretic characteristics make it an especially toning and refreshing febrifuge.

Common Uses: Lemon Verbena is probably Africa's most under rated fragrant medicinal plant. It is widely credited as being antiseptic and is believed to be useful as a gargle for sore throats and for treating abscesses.