For some people, their fondest memories about lavender essential oil may have been about smelling its aroma in grandma’s house. It’s actually a really wonderful kitchen remedy, which is why many people use it so much.
Here are the 10 biggest health benefits that you can get from using lavender oil:
Relieves premenstrual tension
Believe it or not, but 75% of all women worldwide experience PMT. That includes mood swings, anxiety, moodiness, irritability, pain, bloating, and other symptoms. 10 minutes of aroma therapy using lavender oil has been shown to help ease these tensions.
Increase the quality of sleep
Lavender oil has been known to reduce people’s anxiety levels. One study even showed that this anxiety reduction contributes to better sleep quality.
Improves hair growth
Lavender helps promote skin health. And along that line, lavender oil has been observed to promote hair growth.
Heals wounds
Since lavender essential oil helps to improve skin health it also helps the skin heal faster.
Reduces anxiety
Try doing 30 minutes of aromatherapy with lavender oil every day – especially when you already feel stressed out. Notice your mood improving each day and you will feel more relaxed as you do it regularly.
Reduces pain
Lavender essential oil is both an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory. These are pain relief effects and in the case of this essential oil, you have in your hands a natural solution.
Migraine relief
Headaches are truly unpleasant experiences—especially one that is as debilitating as migraine. Combine lavender oil with a drop of peppermint and use it for instant migraine relief.
Antimicrobial
Lavender oil can be applied topically for antimicrobial action. It is also useful for fungal infections.
Sunburn relief
Lavender oil can also be used for sunburn relief. Apply it topically mixed with aloe vera gel.
Head lice treatment
Finally, you can apply lavender oil on your scalp and leave it on for two hours. Take a shower and apply conditioner. Keep doing that for 3 to 10 days or until the lice goes away.
Low blood pressure patients should avoid excessive use of Lavender.
Other uses of Lavender include stress, anxiety, inflammation, pain, pest and insect bites.
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