Lavender Oil, I wouldn't go anywhere without it (Aromatherapy)

Member Name: evelyndunton

Product:	Aromatherapy
Date:	21/06/09 (43 review reads)
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Lavender is undoubtedly the most versatile of all aromatherapy oils ranging from analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, bacterial and decongestant to insect repellent and sedative. The properites can best be summed up as calming, soothing and balancing.

Lavender has been used continuously for thousands of years either in the form of the essential oil or as fresh or dried flowers.

The name of the plant derives its name for the Latin "lavare" to wash, probably from its use in cleaning wounds.

The plant is native to the Mediterranean and flourshes all over Europe, the Romans introduced it to Britain and other northern European lands but the best lavender is still grown around the Mediterranean.

Very few people are allergic to Lavender and the essential oil can be used straight undiluted on the skin. It is very useful to treat burns as it is both antiseptic and analgesic and it promotes rapid healing and helps to prevent scarring. It is very soothing when used on sunburn.

The analgesic, antiseptic and antibiotic properties make itgreat for treating colds, coughs, catarrh and sinusitis - the most effective treatment being by steami nhalation - placing your head over a bowl of hot water with a few drops of Lavender oil is very soothing when blocked up with a cold.

Massaged into the temples a little oil will help sooth a headache.

One of its best uses is as a relief of sore muscles, either as a massage - a few drops added to a carrier oil and massaged into the sore area or a soak in a warm bath with a few drops added.

It is also wonderful for menstrual pain when massaged gently into the lower abdomen or made into a hot compress.

The insecticidal properties of Lavender have been used for many centuries and a drop of oil rubbed to the skin can help as an insect repellent however if you are stung or bitten a drop applied straight to the sting or bite as soon as possible will relieve the pain and stop the irritation spreading.

A few drops on the pillow at night will help you have a restful night and make your bedroom smell lovely.

Lavender Oil is so useful that I always have a small bottle in my bag and I would not travel anywhere without some. After a long day tiring day there is nothing better than adding a few drops of Lavender oil to a warm bath and relaxing.

Summary: Don't leave home without it