A natural anesthetic and sedative, as well as a disinfectant - lavender essential oil, has proven itself primarily in the field of perfumery. This essential oil has long been grown in France, Italy and Moldova on an industrial scale, distilling mature flowering inflorescences of lavender.
Indications for use
It’s not just about the refreshing pleasant smell, lavender aroma oil is really prescribed to people who have difficulty with the nervous system. The remedy is mainly used as a sedative - a person inhales the smell and gradually the result becomes visible. It is used as an additional remedy in the treatment of serious neurological and psychological diseases.
For migraines, depression and other acute conditions, lavender aromatherapy cannot be considered the main medicine, only an auxiliary one, relieving symptoms. The effect will only be together with the means of the main method of therapy.
There is a misconception that lavender essential oil should resemble the color of the petals of the plant from which it is extracted. This myth is very common, not least thanks to perfumery, where lavender fragrances are sold in bottles of various shades of purple and lilac. The real substance is practically colorless
- only upon close examination can a slight yellowish tint be detected. In consistency, it is a fluid and light liquid with the smell of lavender, shaded by an unobtrusive floral base.
There are several lavender oil producing countries that have proven themselves differently in terms of quality. French samples are considered the best, while Crimean samples are among the worst.
The effect of the oil on the skin is also more than favorable - the antibacterial and antifungal effect is ideally combined with a masking smell, which will help people with noticeable dermatological problems.
Despite a number of useful properties, lavender essential oil cannot be used by everyone. People with individual intolerance are immediately excluded - it is categorically not recommended for such people to apply the oil to the skin, as well as to inhale its vapors. An allergic reaction is possible, which can manifest itself in any way: from a harmless rash to blockage of the respiratory tract.
Apply a small amount of lavender essential oil (2-3 drops) to your wrists, forehead, temples, and under your cheekbones (don’t overdo it and choose only a few places to your liking, no more than three). This way the aroma will follow you outside windy spaces and will remain on your body at night. If you have oil lamps and experience in using aroma oils, lavender oil can be lit and used as a background smell in the room. This is relevant for patients who are constantly in one place. Lavender essential oil, whose properties and uses will not only lift the owner’s mood and bring peace of mind, but also help get rid of many unpleasant symptoms. With proper use, the remedy cannot harm, with rare exceptions, and will give only positive emotions.
