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Lavender, a lovely aromatic herb can be appreciated for its beauty, smell, and countless ways of promoting human health. From calming the mind to reversing hair loss. Lavender oil is one of the most widely used essential oils on the planet. However, the benefits of lavender were actually discovered over 2,500 years ago.
If you were to keep one essential oil around for daily use, it would no doubt be lavender. Once you discover the key functions it optimizes, you’ll know exactly why lavender is the most important essential oil to have on hand every day. In fact, thousands of studies have been conducted on the effects of this versatile herb for the human condition.
Lavender oil is one of the best essential oils for headaches because it induces relaxation and relieves tension. Combine two drops each of lavender oil with peppermint oil and rubbing the mixture into the back of the neck and the temples. You can also Set up an essential oil diffuser in your home or office to breathe the pain away.
Lavender oil is one of the best natural treatments for hair loss and encouraging new hair growth. Along with rosemary oil, it has been identified to promote hair growth. It is especially helpful in hair loss due to autoimmune reasons. Take about 100 ml of jojoba, olive or coconut oil. Add 8 – 10 drops of lavender oil and rosemary oil each. Mix it well. Take a small amount of this oil and massage it on the balding patches.
In a recent study scientists tested the effects of lavender essential oil on diabetes patients and found that lavender oil treatment protected the body from Increased glucose, Weight gain and Liver and kidney dysfunction. Apply lavender oil topically to your neck and chest or diffuse it at home.
Lavender oil opens up airways during mild attacks of asthma by promoting relaxation of the respiratory muscles. It helps in alleviating bronchial spasms that occur in asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Diffuse a combination of lavender and eucalyptus or peppermint inside the house using a vaporizer. You can also add several drops of the oil into a bowl with hot water. Cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam from the bowl.
Lavender oil helps reduce blemishes by penetrating pores, it may go far in preventing and healing breakouts. You can apply lavender oil diluted in coconut oil to your skin after you wash your face. This will not only moisturize, but also help to reduce breakouts.
Several studies have found that lavender oil helps to relieve pain. Simply rubbing lavender into the area of concern can reduce inflammation and pain intensity, helping to alleviate the symptoms of many health conditions.
Due to its soothing and healing properties, lavender may provide benefits to skin afflicted by eczema or psoriasis. It can help to relieve the itch and irritation of psoriasis, and it may help with eczema outbreaks, especially when combined with chamomile.
Lavender oil is excellent for inducing sleep. Apply a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow. This reduces the restlessness or agitation in the mind, calms the spirit and allows one to get sound sleep. If you apply some oil on the feet in diluted form, it helps with restless leg syndrome.
Research shows that lavender oil speeds the healing of burns, cuts, scrapes and wounds and a big part of this is because of its antimicrobial compounds. Mix 3–5 drops of lavender oil with ½ teaspoon of coconut oil and apply the mixture to the area of concern.
Lavender’s antimicrobial ability is enhanced when it’s blended with other essential oils, like clove, cinnamon and tea tree oil. Researchers found that a 1:1 ratio of these oils was found to be most effective in fighting against fungal and bacterial infections.
Lavender oil also works to stimulate the immune system, boost mood and improve sleep.
When buying lavender essential oil, make sure you are buying from a high-quality brand that is therapeutic grade and that it is organic, so it hasn’t been sprayed with chemicals. This is important if you are planning to use it topically.
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24373672
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