Lavender Essential Oil Benefits 10 Top benefits

Lavender Essential Oil Benefits are many. One of the most versatile oils around. Considered a must-have oil for home, office, or take with you anywhere you go.

The Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil have been known for over 2500 years by the Ancient Egyptians who would use Lavender in cosmetics and perfume even in the mummification process.

Lavender oils were found to be used in massage and medicines, but this was reserved for the high priests and the royal family.

During Roman times, Lavender was used in baths, strung up to scent the area, created soaps with lavender, and even washed their clothes in lavender.

They also found the usefulness in warding off insects and knew about its healing and antiseptic benefits that could help those with dropsy, kidney disorders, and stomach issues dealing with pain and discomfort.

In Fact, lavender is derived from the old French (Lavandre), which comes from the Latin word (to wash).

The Greeks scented their surroundings and, along with the Romans, found Lavender medically and therapeutically beneficial for sleeping issues such as insomnia, clean wounds, cuts, burns, and even help to treat certain skin ailments.

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1) Helps calm the mind inducing faster sleep.

Here are three methods that can be of benefit for quicker and restful sleep.

1. The best way for a quicker and restful sleep is to use lavender oil with an essential oil diffuser; for best results, have it going approximately 30 to 45 mins before going to bed.

As most diffusers have time settings, these will not be required throughout the night, so after the time mentioned above, turn off the diffuser before closing your eyes.

2. Use a spray mixture with around 20 drops of lavender oils mixed with 50ml of water and give a light spray on the pillow or sheets 10-15 mins before closing your eyes.

3. As it is one of the most gentle oils, you can also apply 2-3 drops rubbed directly to your temple and forehead just before going to sleep.

Please note:

For those who have insomnia issues, regular use of any of the above methods may take a few weeks for the body to acclimatize to relaxing, particularly if you are not used to any forms of relaxation or have tried but quickly gave up.

Also, turning off your Mobile, and any other electrical devices will help as well.

2) Helps in healing minor burns.

With its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, Lavender oil promotes the healing of burns and apples ASAP and can even remove any redness.

It also works great as a pain reliever along with dealing with insect bites.

For any minor burns at home, place the burnt area under some cold water for 5 -10 minutes to help reduce swelling and initial pain.

Then add 3-4 drops of Lavender pure essential oil to the area.

This can help to speed up any healing process.

Caution:

Please, for any large or serious burns, see help from your doctor and/or hospital immediately.

The same caution would go for any serious insect bites.

3) Helps with insect bites

No one likes that itchy feeling after any insect bites, especially those annoying mosquitoes.

However, should you be on the losing battle with such nuisances, please note that Lavender oil is a great repellent against most insects and helps treat insect bites due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

This can help to reduce any itching and swelling.

Apply a few drops to the area and allow its properties to soothe away the feeling of itchiness and pain.

4) Helps treat hair loss Alopecia Areata

This form of hair loss, which is an autoimmune disease, generally occurs in patches around the scalp.

Studies have shown that using essential oils that include lavender oil in combination with other essential oils and carrier oil daily has shown to promote hair growth over a period of months.

When applying the oils and a gentle massage, the mixture will increase blood circulation to the scalp.

Note there are many different forms of combination that you can google or see your Aromatherapist, but for now, here is one you can try if you wish.

Ingredients

• 20 mL Jojoba oil
• 20 mL Coconut oil
• 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
• 5 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
• 5 drops of Clary Sage Essential Oil
• 5 drops of Thyme Essential Oil

Required

Glass bottle with dropper.

Directions

• Mix the ingredients into the bottle

• Apply a few drops of the mixture to the scalp area with the dropper

• Rub it thoroughly to help stimulate the blood circulation

• Leave it for 1-2 hours

• Wash it out

Note:

This can take a few months, so daily use is required.

5) Assists with issues of anxiety, depression

No, Lavender will not cure anxiety or overcome depression, as some would lead you to believe.

However, a German study showed that one of the Lavender Essential Oil Benefits could be introduced in the form of capsules as a supplement formula that used the English lavender grown in France to prepare Silexan.

According to the study, this capsule form has helped relieve generalized anxiety disorder and help with depression and panic disorder.
It has shown an increased improvement in both mental and physical health.

In Germany, it goes under the brand name of Lasea but the US Integrative Therapeutics provides the Silexan supplement as Lavela WA1265, which is available here.

6) Fights against fungal infection.

As Lavender contains antifungal properties, it has been found to help fight against fungal infections by destroying fungal cells’ membranes.

Such infections can be Ringworm, athlete’s Foot along some Candida infections such as thrust.

It would also be best faced with such conditions to see a qualified practitioner for doses and remedies.

7) Helps to Relieve Headaches

Due to its calming properties, Lavender essential oil can help to relax the nervous system due to the calming scent it produces.

Its calming effect can help in dealing with headaches, migraines, and other tensions that may be due to emotional stress or nervous tension.

The three methods mentioned at the top of this post can help you assist with this.

8) Help fight against lice.

As lavender oil is a natural insect repellent that not only works great to repel insects such as Mosquitoes, but it also works great to kill and repel lice and lice eggs as well.

One such method, also depending on the hair’s length and thickness, is to add 15 drops of Lavender oil with 2 – 3 ounces of olive oil.

You can also add Tea Tree oil to this. Tea Tree is fantastic and works great together with Lavender Oil in the treatment of lice etc.

It is best to leave this mixture in the hair for a few hours; the longer, the better.

Besides, a great idea to avoid any lice from escaping is to place a shower cap and leave it on until you are ready to wash the hair.

Use a lice comb, separate the hair into sections, and comb slowly and carefully.

You may need to repeat this procedure a few times over the week in the same manner.

9) Helps Treat Acne

It does not matter what your age may be or whether you are male or female. Acne has no favorites and can affect people at any stage in life.

The reasons for acne can be many, such as stress, genetics, clogged pores, bacteria, excess oil production, changes in hormone levels, and even some prescribed medication not relating to the skin can still create unwanted issues with acne breakouts or for those with serious acne can create further issues with redness and pain.

Unfortunately, many facing acne issues tend to turn to chemical medication to do more harm than good.

Some don’t work, while others become more of a Band-Aid and tend to be harsh on the skin.

Lavender Essential Oil has many beneficial properties.

Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties can help fight bacteria that may cause any acne and/or inflammation on the skin.

Lavender’s soothing qualities can help relieve stress and anxiety, some of which cause many unexpected and unwanted breakouts.

As lavender is generally safe on its own, it is always best to do a patch test in case you may be sensitive if you have never used the oil before.

Remember, any pure essential oil contains the most potent and purest form derived from its source, so also test just in case.

For help with stress and anxiety, use about 5 drops of lavender essential oil in a diffuser before going to sleep.

To apply directly to the skin, you can dab 1-2 drops around the back of the neck and temples just as you are ready to close your eyes.

For treating acne to help it spread the essential oil further, add 10 drops of Lavender essential oil with 15ml of Rosehip carrier oil.

Wash your face before applying the mixture, then dab with a cotton swab over the acne and leave for a while.

Repeat this about twice a day

10) Helps Treat Dandruff

Suffering from an itchy scalp or dandruff, then Lavender oil can help with that as well.

Although having dandruff is harmless to the body, it can create much embarrassment to those facing such conditions.

Dandruff can be caused by several things, such as the shedding of dead skin cells (which is a normal process); however, they shed faster than normal, which as a result, can create dandruff over the scalp.

Other causes can include sensitivity to certain hair products, amongst other skin conditions as dermatitis or eczema, and overgrowth of yeast-type fungus can also result in dandruff.

Stress hormones can also create such issues.

Mix 15 drops of Lavender essential oil with 3 tablespoons of carrier oil, such as almond oil.

Massage well into the scalp and leave it for about an hour with a shower cap on.

Later wash the scalp with a mild shampoo (preferably one without harsh chemicals).

Precautions

Always consult a qualified practitioner if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you intend to use Lavender oil, be it as an essential oil, supplement, or otherwise.

If used in large or excessive quantities, The New England Journal of Medicine has stated that excessive use of lavender oil on the skin may create what is known as prepubertal gynecomastia, which is a condition that may cause enlarged breast tissue in boys before puberty.

Although, in general, Lavender oil can be used directly on the skin, there may be some who are or have sensitive skin and, as a result, may produce redness or rash-like symptoms.

It is always best, in fact, with any essential oil to do a small patch test before applying for its intended means.

Very Important Notice:

Do not use Fragrance oils for any of the above issues relating to health.

Fragrance oils are synthetic, and there are no therapeutic benefits.

Some may smell nice, but that is as far as they go.

For any health issues mentioned above, only use Pure Essential Oils to contain the pure essence of the plant’s properties.

Now that you have read about Lavender Essential Oil benefits, I would love to hear of any experiences you may have had in using Lavender Oil either for yourself, family members, or for general use.

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