This pure essential oil made of true lavender flowers, Lavandula angustifolia, is the most universal oil used in aromatherapy. Great first-aid item. It can be used for a wide variety of circumstances, from skin burns of any sort, reduce pain of bee stings to catching a great night sleep. Lavender etheric oil is a skin rejuvenator and may be used to minimize scarring. It helps to calm nerves, lift depression, relieve anger and soothe fear and grief. It may ease asthmatic spasms and prevent or minimize migraine, headaches. Can be applied harmlessly directly to the affected skin area. Great for aromatherapy use in a diffuser and for a full body massage. For the massage - best if diluted with a high quality natural carrier oil. Distilled right on the fields of Washington state (see the pictures below), and purchased directly from a lavender grower.