Smelly stuff but it works well (Lavender)

Member Name: jennystevenson

Product:	Lavender
Date:	11/03/01 (59 review reads)
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Advantages: Cheap, has many uses with no side effects

Disadvantages: The smell

I was so stubborn when it came to lavender, I refused to try it because of the smell. It's quite a potent smell, but I gave in as a friend recommended it to me as I suffer frequently from headaches. This was after trying every painkiller I could buy over the counter along with prescription medicine. I dread to think what I've consumed over the years in search for a headache relief, so it's refreshing to find something completely natural that works.

After looking up various information about this herb, lavender is claimed to be effective on the following :

1) Headaches
2) Rheumatism
3) Poor Circulation
4) Insomnia
5) Sprains
6) Stress and anxiety

Of course, there may be more uses I'm unaware of, but this just demonstrates how versatile this herb is. I can't assure all of the above (thankfully), but I can tell you how it has benefitted me.

Regarding headaches, just a few drops of Lavender oil massaged into the temples doesn't make a headache magically disappear, but because of it's relaxation properties it eases tention and has a subtle calming effect therefore reducing the pain.

The other reason why I can't live without Lavender is my sleeping paterns. Just occasionally, I go through phases of being unable to sleep (as with a lot of people) for whatever reason. A good tip for sleeping problems is to either burn Lavender oil before you go to bed, or what I tend to most is pour a few drops on my pillow and duvet. This relaxes you nicely until you drift off to sleep without the side-effects of many insomnia cures.

This gem of a herb is available in many forms. You can drink it as a tea, use it as a tincture, take it in tablet form, add it to bath water or use oil for massage and burning. As lavender is so common in this country (you may have some in your garden) it's ridicul
ously cheap to buy. I tend to buy it as an oil which usually costs £2-3 for a bottle that lasts 4 or 5 months with regular use.

So, there you go, lavender is worth a try. After all, there's little risk of side effects and although it may not be a proven cure by the medical profession there's no harm in giving it a go.

One thing still bugs me though....the nasty smell!

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