Lavender – More than herb of Love

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You are probably not surprised that lavender has always been involved the herb of love. However, you probably will consider to plant a field with lavender after you read health benefits of lavender in this article.

Lavender is a soothing herb with many names such as Alhucema, Lavada, Lavande des Alpes… Lavender oil contains more than 100 compounds so that it is an essential oil to block symptoms and signs in our body. Here are 7 health benefits of lavender which have been researched by experts from many countries.

  1. Reduce infections

Lavender oil against pathogenic fungi and destroys the fungal cell’s membrane. That why lavender is revered for its antiseptic. Keeping lavender oil in fridge to apply burns, sterilize susceptible area and stop burn from progressing. What’s more, lavender can heal acne, sun burns, insect bites and stings. There are many ways to take advantage of this herb. You can massage the oil into chest, neck or burn area… However, do not get any oil close to your eyes, nose or other sensitive tissue. Additionally, lavender oil can stimulates the cells of a wound to reborn faster and avoid scarring.

  1. Ease headache

You are suffering from severe headaches and get trouble to find an appropriate treatment. Now lavender oil is a natural remedy which deals your headache. Moreover, you perhaps do not want to have side effects from medication which can affect to your kidney and liver.  According to study, lavender oil work as a sedative, anticonvulsant and antidepressant. That why, this essential oil treats headaches due to anxiety disorders and similar situations. In more words, there is an effectiveness of lavender oil on migraines. In 2012, the first research about this curable method of lavender on migraines was published. Up to 74 % of volunteer participants who took it reduce migraine symptoms. Read more: 15 home remedies for headaches.

  1. Help to relax

Purple from lavender brings you to a love paradise. This fragrant herb provide a chemical which turn your heart rate and blood pressure down then put you in a relax situation. Potentially, this oil is a mild sedative which help you easy to get on sleep. The parallel effectiveness is producing less of stress marker. One of over 20 chemicals in lavender oil is linalyl acetate which reduce the destiny of blood in the brain then body will feel relax. Why don’t you put a bunch of dry lavender flower in your room to over stress in life?

  1. Aromatherapy insomnia

Each night, you count stars or sheep but could not go to sleep. Which is an effective method you may use at the moment? Lavender is a great answer. Researchers did a lot of studies which demonstrated that lavender can ease anxiety and insomnia. Almost volunteers got to sleep more easily and they felt quality of sleep was better when they use lavender products. Overall, lavender aromatherapy is a perfect option to apply for people with insomnia. It can plan bedtime routine and calm your body. Furthermore, John Parkinson wrote that lavender is “especially good for all grief and pains of the head and brain.”  He was a 17th-century London apothecary. Read more : top 22 best home remedies for insomnia.

  1. Promote mental health

Lavender is a natural superstar. Its extract has been used for anxiety and depression. It is absolutely safe and effective for mental problems. As you know benzodiazepines are a sedative medication but it has many side effects include fatigue, confusion, dizziness or dry mouth. Thus herbal preparations have been maintained for treat anxiety and depression. In addition, there is a high concentration of volatile oil with fragrance which use for promote mood and reduce stress. Researchers did investigations both animal and human to raise the quality and efficacy of lavender to neurological disorders.

  1. Good for digestion

Your stomach is often upset with several certain foods. You probably do not find out the best way to improve your digestion without taking medication. There are no longer bad impacts from foods; lavender is considered to fight off harmful bacteria. Many studies believe in lavender functions such as prevent against dysbacteriosis. Moreover, it has an anti – inflammation in nature.  Bloating and poor digestion caused by an overgrowth of “bad” bacteria. Lavender will change your situation in normal.

  1. Calm sensitive skin

For women, lavender essential oil is a best friend. Lavender has been used to exhibit some antioxidant activity especially UV from sunlight which led to sensitive. Lavender essential oil helps ease itching, swelling and redness when your skin expose with bad agents or by insect bites.  Apply as needed every 6 to 8 hours in a day or you can put one or two drop in the area then wait for at least 10 to 15 minutes.

Some notices: Lavender do not use for women who during the early stages of pregnancy. Furthermore, use caution if your blood pressure is low. Read carefully the ingredients of lavender products.

Resource:

wikihomenutrition.com

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Jenny Heth
Jenny Heth is the senior editor of authorityremedies.com. It is the website that is specialized about do-it-yourself tips at home regarding beauty and health.
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