Advantages of the Aromatic Lavender Essential Oils
When you are looking for a popular essential oil with many uses you will find Lavender among the top competitors. This oil is obtained by distilling the violet-blue flowers of a particular species of lavender. One pound of lavender oil is created from a hundred pounds of flowers. Quite a ratio! Lavender flowers are harvested for distillation in the summertime, when the plant is in full bloom and the essential oil is at its peak quantity.
Lavender has long been a favorite essential oil. Many perfume and skin care products use it in their formulas. Lavender is quickly absorbed by the skin and has many other useful qualities. There are many potential uses for this oil; it is a powerful antiseptic, and many more emotional and physical conditions can be alleviated by it. Because of it’s calming, fresh, and peaceful scent it is commonly used in aromatherapy. It is gentle on the skin so it can be used without dilution. Lavender has a unique scent which is both soothing and encouraging. It’s adaptability and its mild and gentle properties finds it in use from adults through all ages including newborn. Lavender essential oil with it’s pleasing aroma is a multi-purpose powerful oil that should be in every home.
Lavender oil is: antibacterial, antiseptic, antidepressant, antibiotic, decongestant, analgesic, relaxant, sedative, diuretic, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, restorative, refreshing, relaxing, healing, and antimicrobial.
You can use Lavender essential oil to:
1) help relax and get a better nights sleep
2) soothe scrapes, burns, cuts, and other wounds
3) prevent and minimize scarring
4) dilute with a carrier oil and use for massage
5) use as a fragrant bath oil for your health and relaxation
6) repel mosquitoes and other insects
7) use as a perfume
relieve migraines and other headaches
9) help reduce high blood pressure
10) take the sting out of insect bites
11) refresh tired muscles, feet, and head
12) restore balance of mind and body
13) deal with anxiety and panic attacks
14) relieve muscle soreness
15) slow wrinkle formation
16) heal, rejuvenate, and moisturize damaged and aging skin
17) soothe sunburns
18) left, refresh, and calm the spirits
19) treat skin conditions such as eczema, acne, psoriasis, and others
20) reduce lack of sleep
21) minimize and reduce hyperactivity
22) reduce inflammation and pain
23) help relieve athlete’s foot
DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent. Anyone suffering from any illness, disease, or injury should consult a doctor. The suggested uses apply only to the use of Therapeutic Grade Young Living Essential Oils. APPLY ONLY TO THE USE OF THERAPEUTIC GRADE, YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS.