| Lavender is one of the most versatile of essential oils: | | | | increases the secretion of gastric juice in the stomach; |
| if you're starting in aromatherapy, this is without a | | | | and it improves intestinal mobility. Note that it can also |
| doubt, the one you get first! It can be used in caring for | | | | eliminate intestinal parasites. The dose is 2 drops |
| many ills, for skin care, as a good nervous sedative, a | | | | swallowed with a spoonful of vegetable oil or honey, |
| muscle relaxant, an anti-inflammatory useful in case of | | | | or half a spoonful of sugar, 3 times per day. |
| rheumatism, and it constitutes an ally of choice for a | | | | Muscle Pain, Tendon and Joints |
| difficult digestive system. | | | | Lavender essential oil is an excellent muscle relaxant, is |
| Properties and Cosmetic Applications | | | | anti-inflammatory and soothes pain: it is, therefore, |
| Lavender essential oil solves (almost) all the small | | | | useful for cramps and also rheumatism. The best |
| problems of the skin. It is healing, promotes tissue | | | | method is to massage into the effected area, slightly |
| regeneration, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, soothing and | | | | diluted (2 to 4 drops of essential oil to a spoonful of |
| a regulator of sebum (the oily/waxy matter secreted | | | | vegetable oil). You can also opt for an aromatic bath |
| from the skin). It is, therefore, recommended in the | | | | as described above. |
| treatment of acne, blotches, stretch marks, wounds | | | | Respiratory and Urinary Disorders |
| and burns, scars, ulcers, pressure sores, psoriasis, | | | | Thanks to its antiseptic properties (anti-bacterial and |
| eczema, insect bites, itching, allergies, dandruff, and | | | | particularly antiviral), it is useful in treating infections: |
| even to eradicate lice. For skin care, apply 2 to 3 drops | | | | respiratory infections (bronchitis, coughing, pharyngitis, |
| direct on the injured, irritated or infected area. | | | | laryngitis, and some tonsillitis) as well as the cystitis. It |
| Nervous Disorders | | | | also loosens and breaks up mucus, which promotes |
| Lavender essential oil is powerful for anti-stress. It | | | | expectoration (or spitting) and the clearing of the |
| calms anxieties and nervousness, its natural sedative | | | | respiratory tract. In these cases, swallow 2 drops of |
| properties promote sleep (try it if you suffer from | | | | essential oil of lavender 3 times per day. |
| insomnia), it is soothing in cases of excessive irritability | | | | Cooking? |
| or tachycardia, it relieves migraines (by reducing the | | | | We cannot refer to lavender without saying a word |
| blood pressure) and improves depressive states. | | | | on its culinary applications! It delicately perfumes |
| For all of these, there are several solutions: | | | | crème brulee and custard, fruit salads, biscuits and ice |
| - Dispersion into the atmosphere, using a diffuser: its | | | | creams… a few drops are enough to make you think |
| floral scent mixed with the air makes this method | | | | you are breathing air from the South of France… Try |
| particularly pleasant, for a feeling of "zen” (its | | | | mixing it with yoghurt beaten with a little water and a |
| perfect also for eradicating tobacco smells). | | | | spoonful of honey, or in compote of figs, to |
| - Massage: dilute with vegetable oil (1 part of essential | | | | accompany a white meat or foie gras. |
| oil to 10 parts of vegetable oil), and apply to the solar | | | | Precautions |
| plexus, foot arches, or along the spine. | | | | As with all essential oils, large doses and prolonged |
| - Aromatic bath: 10 drops mixed with a foam bath, | | | | treatments are to be avoided. The lavender essential |
| bath salts or simply to a spoonful of milk; dilute in hot | | | | oil is also prohibited during the first quarter of |
| water. | | | | pregnancy, and for babies less than three months old, |
| Digestive system | | | | (in contrast, it can be used after three months). |
| Digestions difficulties, flatulence, nausea, digestive | | | | Well I hope you find this article informative and maybe |
| spasms… lavender essential oil fights against all of | | | | even a little surprising as to how versatile this |
| these predicaments: it is a powerful antispasmodic; it | | | | wonderful essential oil can be. |