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Lavender Oil
Other Names For Lavender
Common lavender; English lavender; French lavender; Garden lavender; Lavandula angustifolia; Lavandula latifolia; Lavandula officinalis
Lavender flowers range in colours of blue, violet or lilac.
Lavender is nature’s fragrant and most natural protector, nurturer and balancer from the plant kingdom. Its powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties have been used throughout centuries for minor wound care, relaxing the body and mind and for the relief of respiratory infections.
Lavender is used in products such as: Skin care – lotions, creams, cleansers and serums, body care – soaps, foot soaks, bath salts and hair care, massage oil, therapeutic pillows, lavender aromatherapy, house hold cleaners, perfume and home fragrances, cooking, herbal teas and natural remedies
Lavender Benefits
• Natural antiseptic
• Natural anti inflammatory
• Helps to eliminate odours
• Insomnia, nervous tension and mild anxiety
• Relaxing antiseptic bath
• Relaxing massage
• Can help relieve tension headaches
• Sprains
• Muscular aches, pains and sprains
• Insect stings and bites
• Mosquito repellent
• Helps reduce acne and pimples
• Soothing foot oil
• Minor cuts and burns
• Relieves fatigue
• May help alleviate fevers
• May relieve ear ache
Possible Side Effects Of Lavender
Seek medical attention immediately if you have any of the following reactions.
- Lavender taken orally can increase appetite and cause constipation and headaches.
- Side effects when lavender is applied topically may include skin irritation, breast development and enlargement in males, and allergic reactions such as rash and or anaphylactic shock. Other side effects may include vomiting nausea and the chills may also be experienced.
- If you are using anti anxiety or a sedative please check with your doctor as it may be possible lavender may enhance the activity of these drugs.
Do not give lavender oil orally to children. For colds, coughs, influenza and calming children, use lavender in a vaporiser.
Always check with a qualified aroma therapist, herbalist or doctor if you have any concerns about using lavender.
Information Reference:Wikipedia Lavender Oil
University Of Maryland Lavender
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