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The famous lavender fields of France
Lavender is well knows as one of the most popular and versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy today. Not only is the sweet, floral aroma a staple in most perfumeries because of its ability to compliment and enhance other floral notes, but it is also widely used for its therapeutic health benefits. Lavender is most commonly harvested from the fields of Provence in the South of France. The oil is extracted directly from the flower buds by means of steam distillation. Although lavender is one of the few essential oils that can be applied pure to the skin, it’s always recommended to dilute The physical health benefits of lavender essential oil are far reaching but the most common uses include first aid applications for minor cuts and scrapes and insect bites and treatment for mild pain relief. This cure-all has also been known to relieve minor sunburns and muscle / joint aches. In terms of the physiological benefits of lavender, the aroma can have an immediate calming effect and aid with relaxation and reducing mild anxiety.
Many people are intimidated by aromatherapy and may not be comfortable ‘diving in’ as there are so many levels of information available. Everyone has to start their journey somewhere and if I were to only have one essential oil in my medicine cabinet, it would most certainly be organic lavender essential oil. There is no need to jump head first into the world of aromatherapy, rather, start by dipping your toe in one oil at a time! Here are three common therapeutic uses for organic lavender essential oil that you can try at home:
1. Relieve Muscle Aches & Pains
This is certainly not a new therapeutic remedy! Lavender was used in the battlefields of both World Wars directly on soldiers wounds to help relieve pain on the fly. Today, lavender essential oil can be used very effectively on joint and muscle pain as it’s known to improve circulation. Simply blend 5 drops of the pure essential oil with a tablespoon of any carrier oil such as almond or olive, then massage directly into the affected area. Apply as often as needed.
2. Treat Insect Bites
Insect bites can be incredibly itchy and if scratched often enough, they can get infected opening up a host of other problems. Nip those little bites in the bud by applying a little lavender essential oil to the area to relieve itching. Lavender is comprised of over 200 antiseptic compounds making it the perfect choice for minor bites, burns and abrasions. It is one of nature’s best multitasking oils! Lavender will both help prevent microbial growth and infection while soothing skin. Amazing.
3. Trouble Sleeping?
Lavender essential oil helps induce sleep which is why it is commonly recommended as a natural alternative to treat mild insomnia. There are many ways to add lavender to your bedtime routine. Try adding a few drops to a warm bath. The soothing aroma will trigger your mind to start calming and relaxing, preparing you for good night’s rest. If you don’t have time for a bath every night, try a cup of warm lavender tea (use dried lavender leaves – most specialty tea houses carry this). Lastly, add 2 drops of lavender to your pillow. The sweet aroma will soothe you to a restful slumber and the more you can make this a ‘routine’, the more lavender will trigger this same emotional and physical response.
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lavender essential oil some benefits include its ability to remove nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect scalp and skin, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems.Lavender oil is useful for digestion as it increases the mobility of the intestine. The oil also stimulates the production of gastric juices and bile and thus aids in treating indigestion, stomach pain, colic, flatulence, vomiting and diarrhea.
I like using lavender and eucalyptus together in the delite diffuser when I sleep! Lavender helps with sleeping and eucalyptus helps with breathing and boosts my immune system!
I usually rub couple drops of lavender oil on the bottom of my feets before going to bed in the night. It works amazing!
One day my friend was using Lavender in the sonic diffuser, and the scent is so comfortable which put me into sleep right away. My headache was relief my body felt more relaxing after smelling this lavender.
Lavender is a must have. It has so many uses and provides lots of health benefits.
If you are not a fan of lavender mix it with other oils to create a different scent.
Try Lavender Meadow aroma blend ( Lavender & Orange)
Lavender oil is great to soothe itchiness. I am allergic to my cat; therefore, I always have redness on my cheeks. Whenever redness occurs, I put a drop of lavender oil on my face and the redness is gone!
i’m definatly going to try to put a couple drops on the bottom of my feet before i go to bed- thanks for the tip jasmine
The Lavender souffle is excellent for putting on feet before going to bed. It feels nourishing to my feet, smells lovely and helps me relax and fall asleep. I also use just one or two drops of lavender in my diffuser every night.
ya lavender is great for hot baths it makes me so relaxed
The best use for lavender I’ve found recently came to me from Christina, one of our estheticians in our spa here at Commercial Drive. She made a “piercing salve,” by blending comfrey gel with equal parts of lavender and tea tree oils. I have a piercing in my upper ear that gets irritated and inflamed easily and have been using the salve on the area, applied with a cotton swab at night. It’s been three nights, and the piercing is now very happy – no irritation or inflammation whatsoever!
you can avoid indigestion by eating high fiber foods.*`*
now, i am suffering from bad indigestion and sometimes it is painful too.:`~
i often get indigestion when i eat so much without taking foods high in fiber”:*
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I also want to mention that lavender is one of two essential oils that are ok to always use pure on the skin. It as well as tea tree can be applied directly to infections, bits, acne and used pure also in the bath (add approx. 10 drops of lavender straight to the bath for a great night sleep).