Herbal Wonders of Lavender
May 18, 2009
Lavender is an age old herbal medicine used in herbal aromatherapy; it is originated in Eastern Europe, however, is cultivated globally in large quantities for its essential oil. If we jot down in brief the medicinal qualities of lavender herb, we will find several qualities, and the qualities are analgesic, antiviral, antibacterial, sedative, anti-inflammatory, decongestant and sublime freshness of natural deodorant.
There are different medicinal uses of lavender oils. First of all, it is great energizer, and an efficient herbal remedy against fatigue and stress. A relaxed bath with lavender oil in bath tab makes a person fresh and recharged with energy.
According to folk medicine, relaxed bathing with lavender oil treated water helps to relieve perineal pain in post-child delivery period.
Lavender tea is widely advised as natural antidote for problems like GIT and CNS. It is proven that consumption of 10gram lavender made herbal tea [around 750ml] help in natural relieving of CNS and GIT problem.
Lavender oil is an effective natural herbal remedy for migraine and stress related headache. Inhaling the aroma of lavender oil or gentle massage with 1-2 drops of lavender oil on the forehead relaxes the muscles, and results in immediate relief from the pain and discomfort.
Lavender oil is a great natural anti-dote for motion sickness and jetlag problem. The application is simple. You need to massage 3-4 drops of lavender oil into inside of ankle to get the relief from muscle cramp, nausea, and sluggishness.
Lavender oil is an efficient herbal remedy for cough and congestion due to cold and flu attack. The patient can use the oil of lavender in vaporizer to inhale? the antibacterial medicinal properties of Lavender would certainly treat the problem of cold discomfort and promote sound sleep at night.
Use of lavender oil with Epsom salt promotes quick recovery from joint and muscle pain. You need to add 8-10 drops of lavender oil into one cup of Epsom salt and then the combination need t be added to one tub filled bath water. A relaxed bath in this water will surely ease the pain and discomforts.
Lavender oil can be smeared on body in order to drag away the attack of mosquitoes; however, this remedy is safe for children also. You need to add some lavender oil into coconut oil and then need to smear the oil in the exposed area of skin for organic protection from insect bites. These are many health benefits of lavender oil.
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