- Struggles with insomnia .
It is enough to put a drop of lavender oil on the pillow to fall asleep.
The quality of sleep, thanks to the aroma of lavender, will improve.
You can distribute it in the room using the aroma lamp.
On the room 15 square meters.take 3-4 drops of aether of lavender. - Helps with respiratory diseases:
- cold,
- flu,
- ARVI,
- angina,
- nasal congestion,
- tonsillitis,
- laryngitis or bronchitis
is sprayed in air or applied in a diluted form with a base oil( 5 drops of ether per 5 ml base)on the skin of the chest, back and throat.
It is endowed with a powerful antibacterial action, which helps it to fight diseases.
Improves expectoration of sputum, helping the body to get rid of viruses and toxins.
In diseases, take the ether, 2-3 times a day, inside, dissolving a couple of drops in a teaspoon of honey, washing down with tea or milk. - Improves blood circulation .
Aromatherapy with lavender oil, beneficial effect on coronary circulation.
Due to improved circulation, blood more actively delivers oxygen to the organs, muscles and brain, feeding them.
The risk of atherosclerosis and heart attacks decreases .
Oil also has a beneficial effect when inhaled( can be taken directly from the bottle) and when applied to the skin.
You can also take warm baths by dissolving 5-8 drops of ether in milk or another emulsifier and adding to water. -
Has an anesthetic effect .
Lavender oil is known for its ability to relieve pain, including:- muscular,
- for rheumatism,
- sprain,
- back and lumbago.
Massage with it will help reduce joint pain.
In this case 10 drops of lavender ether are taken per 10 ml of grape seed oil.
For pain in the ear and otitis, it is helpful to massage the area around the ear with a drop of oil. - Reduces blood pressure , which is effective in hypertension.
To improve the condition at high pressure it is useful to inhale the oil, wearing an aroma bottle with a drop of ether on the neck.
You can add a drop of oil to a single shampoo and wash your hair. - Improves digestion of and stimulates the secretion of gastric juice and bile, relieving colic, stomach pain, flatulence, nausea and diarrhea.
Also relieves nausea during motion sickness in transport.
To do this, it is enough to inhale the oil by adding to the aroma bottle, dropping onto a scarf or clothes, or directly from the bottle. - Relieves of thrush .
Lavender is considered a female oil and helps in diseases of the female reproductive system.
For the treatment of thrush, a drop of oil is placed on the daily pad and is worn for 3-4 hours a day. - Helps to remove menstrual pain .
To do this, the lower abdomen is massaged with a mixture of 3 drops of lavender ether and 5 ml of base oil. - Relieves migraine headaches and headaches.
It is enough to apply on the forehead, whiskey and nape on a pair of drops of lavender and peppermint esters, diluted in a teaspoon of base oil, and breathe a couple of minutes over the bottle so that the migraine, little by little, receded.
You can put aroma lamp with lavender ether.
According to eyewitnesses, after 15 minutes of breathing in lavender, the pain subsides. - Improves the mental performance of .
Lavender increases the level of corticosterone in the body, which positively affects the attention, memory, speed and quality of the work.
According to some studies, people who breathed in the mixture of lavender and rosemary oils before the exam, improved cognitive functions.
Together with the reduction of mental stress, this allowed them to successfully cope with the test. - Improves the immunity of ( how to enhance the baby) and with regular use provides the body's resistance to various diseases.
The antibacterial and antiviral properties of this oil make it ideal for protecting the body against rare diseases such as - diphtheria,
- typhoid fever,
- tuberculosis,
, which was revealed in early studies of the 20th century.
To improve immunity, it is useful to inhale oil or take a bath with it. - Regulates heart rhythm and eliminates tachycardia( about treatment with folk remedies at low blood pressure read here).
- Has a mild diuretic effect of , which improves the condition with cystitis and inflammation of the bladder.
- Heals burns and wounds , improves skin condition with eczema and psoriasis( causes on the head).
This is possible due to the antimicrobial activity of the ester.
Antimicrobial properties are enhanced with a 1: 1 mixture of cinnamon, clove or tea tree oil.
This mixture is able to fight even with Staphylococcus aureus and Candida Albicans fungus .
Before the treatment of burns or eczema, lavender aired mixed with coconut oil in a ratio of 1: 5. - Disinfects the air of indoors, helping to prevent the multiplication of viruses and bacteria, protecting against influenza and ARVI epidemics.
- Is an effective repellent .
The smell of lavender oil drives away mosquitoes and midges, so in a mixture with the base oil it is useful to apply to the exposed areas of the skin before going out.
This will help to avoid bites.
If the bites are already there, the anti-inflammatory properties of the oil will help reduce irritation and itching.
And what do you know about the beneficial properties and contraindications of lavender? What effect the body has on a medicinal plant is written in a useful article.
About unrefined corn oil, its benefit and harm read on this page.
And do you know about the benefits of goose fat for the face? Read when it is recommended to use traditional medicine in a useful article.
About redhead oil in cosmetology is written here.
On the page: http: //netlekarstvam.com/ narodnye-sredstva /lekarstva/ produkty-pitaniya / semena-kunzhuta.html written about the useful properties of sesame oil.
Lavender essential oil is extracted from fresh flowers and stems by steam distillation.
The oil turns clear with a slight yellowish tint.
The Latin name of lavender is Lavare, which translates as "wash".They called her so for a fresh and clean fragrance.
- The psychic and emotional effect
- The curative effect and application
- Cosmetic action and prescriptions
- Compatibility with other oils
- Contraindications and side effects
Mental and emotional effect
The chemical composition of the chemical is mainly composed of esters, mainly linalyl acetate, linalool andorganic acids.
Lavender essential oil is valued for a calming effect on the psyche.
Aroma relieves nervous tension and anxiety, eliminates stress and depression, balances the nervous system.
Helps with irritability, fear, a feeling of envy.
With mental overwork allows you to recover soon. Calms children with hyperactivity.
Healing and application
Lavender oil is universal and suitable for use in many situations.
Cosmetic effects and recipes
Lavender essential oil is a recognized remedy for acne and acne.
Oil suppresses the growth of bacteria causing inflammation.
In addition, it gently acts on the hormonal level, regulating the sebum secretion by the skin.
Oil, with regular application, brightens existing scars and post-acne scars.
Application for acne and post-acne:
- 5 drops of lavender ether dissolve in 5 ml of caraway oil( which is useful on this page) or jojoba,
- soak the cotton disc and apply to the affected area for 15 minutes.
With daily use, the condition of the skin with acne improves after 2-3 weeks. To remove in this way, post-acne scars will take from 3 to 8 months, depending on the complexity.
Thanks to antioxidants in the composition of oil, it smooths wrinkles( how to get rid of deep ones on the forehead) and improves complexion, and also copes with sunburn.
And mixed with essential oil of incense, lavender can reduce the intensity of pigment spots.
It is noted that with regular application, lavender ether reduces the manifestations of couperose.
Application: for anti-aging care, lavender ester is added to the home cream( without preservatives) or sea buckthorn oil( medicinal properties), sasankwas, karite, walnut, crimson seeds in a ratio of 6 drops of ether per 10 ml of base.
Oil helps in hair care, reducing and preventing loss. Masks with oil stimulate hair growth and are shown even with alopecia.
Application: add 4 drops of lavender ether in 5 ml of castor oil, mix, rub into the roots of hair, close the head with a shower cap and towel, rinse, after 1 hour, with shampoo.
For hair longer, oil is not less useful.
It will give the hair softness, luster, prevent cross-section and breakage.
Application: take arbitrary base oil( olive, almond, coconut, argan, etc.) or a mixture thereof and add 5 drops of lavender oil to the 10 ml base.
Another easy and beneficial method of hair care is aroma-combing.
The comb of natural material( wooden or animal bristles) is applied a couple drops of oil and hair combed in the usual way.
For antibacterial properties, lavender oil has for centuries been considered an effective remedy for lice.
Compatibility with other
oils Lavender blends well with most blends, making them more harmonious.
Especially, lavender oil is well combined with esters:
- orange and geraniums,
- clove and myrrh,
- ylang-ylang and ginger,
- cypress and frankincense,
- cinnamon and sandalwood,
-
lime and limetta, - lemon,
- juniper berries,
- nutmeg and color,
- peppermint,
- patchouli,
- neroli and roses,
- chamomile and rosemary,
- pine, thyme, fennel,
- tea tree and sage.
Contraindications and side effects of
Lavender oil is safe in most cases because it acts gently. However, in some situations it is worthwhile to observe caution.
There are no exact studies on the interaction of lavender and medicines, so in such cases it is better to cut the dosage of oil by half.
When taking antihypertensive medications, if the effect of essential oil becomes more pronounced, then dosage reduction is required to avoid a sharp fall in blood pressure.
Similarly, lavender improves the effectiveness of hypnotics and antidepressants, so when you take such drugs from the use of oil, it is desirable to opt out.
If surgical intervention is planned in the near future, lavender ether should not be used, since its ability to dilute blood and improve blood circulation, with the likelihood, will lead to excessive blood loss during surgery.
Pregnant women , mainly in the third trimester, should be more careful with lavender oil and other essential oils.
It is allowed to use lavender ether, but in a minimal amount, because it affects the hormonal background, which is undesirable. The same applies to nursing mothers.
For children, lavender ether is considered safe if the correct dosages are observed.
But fears are expressed that the ability of this oil to correct the hormonal background can negatively affect the boys who have not passed the period of puberty.
However, these fears are not scientifically confirmed.
Find out 10 reasons for using lavender oil while watching a video.
