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.
- restoration of the excretory system;
- cleansing the respiratory tract during respiratory diseases;
- improved blood circulation;
- possible anticarcinogen;
- stimulation of digestion;
- raising the level of immunity. Possessing such a number of useful properties, lavender essential oil could not help but gain immense popularity beyond professional perfumery.
Properties and characteristics
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 properties also include surprisingly good miscibility. Natural lavender oil can be mixed with almost any other without harming its beneficial qualities, which allows you to obtain excellently smelling mixtures for a variety of purposes.
Benefits
Lavender essential oil, in addition to its medicinal properties, is mainly used for hair care - the oil has not only proven itself as an excellent natural flavoring agent, but also helps to cope with real problems such as alopecia in people of different age groups. Also, thanks to its smell, it is a worthy remedy against human skin parasites that live in the hair (lice, nits).
Contraindications
- pregnancy and lactation;
- diabetes;
- hypersensitive skin (even without an allergy directly to lavender). If you observe these restrictions, then lavender essential oil is a completely harmless remedy. The main thing is to take it correctly. Under no circumstances should the oil be taken internally , it is very dangerous and toxic. There are only two ways to use it: rubbing into the skin or inhaling the aroma through the nose.
How to use correctly
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.
