Lavender.... Properties & Health Benefits
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LAVENDER
Family: LAMIACEAE
Parts Used: Dried flowers/buds or steam distilled flowers,
stems & leaves
Chemical Constituents:
The Essential oil is primarily made up of Esters and
Alcohols -
linalol, eucalyptol, geraniol, limonene, cineole, tannins,
coumarins, flavonoids, triterpenoids.
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Properties: |
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Internal
Uses: |
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Constituents of the
oils found in lavender are said to treat bacteria,
fungus, microbial activity on gums, and airborne molds.
It is analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-depressant,
anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic anti-toxic,
anti-venomous, aromatic, carminative, cholagogue,
digestive tonic, diuretic, nervine, rubefacient,
sedative, stomach tonic, prophylactic agent, immune
stimulant, vermifuge & parasiticidal properties (able to
expel intestinal worms) |
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Taken internally as a culinary herb (ie: tea or in a
concentrate/ tincture ) it eases indigestion and
flatulence. Lavender has fungicidal qualities and is a
prophylactic agent (defends against disease) and an
immune stimulant used as a preventative against colds,
flu, etc. Also used to treat asthma, colic, cough,
depression, exhaustion, fainting, headache, insomnia,
nausea, nervousness, pain, stress, sunburn, vertigo,
vomiting.
Internal Applications: Tea, tincture & capsules |
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Topical Uses / Skin Care: |
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Lavender has
anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and
wound healing properties. Used to treat burns,
cellulite, cold sores, edema, fatigue, halitosis,
headache, infection, insect bites & stings, insect
repellant, irritability, joint pain, lice, muscle
soreness, rheumatism, scabies, scars, snakebites,
toothache and yeast infections. Lavender also is an
excellent deodorant and anti-seborrhoeic, as it is
used to combat acne, eczema, seborrhoea and spots. |
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Topical Applications: |
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A mouthwash, foot bath, douche for yeast
infections. The steam distilled
essential oil has been used for
toothaches, cold sores. Rubbed on
temples to alleviate headaches, applied
to burns to promote new cell growth,
prevent infections and lessen scarring.
The oil or fresh plant can be rubbed
directly on skin as an insect repellent
to prevent mosquito bits, lice and
scabies infestation. It is used
topically on venomous bites such as bee
stings, mosquitoes, black widow and
brown recluse spiders, wasps and snakes.
Natural salves, bar soaps, liquid soaps,
shampoos and massage oils rich in
Lavender Essential oil, without
artificial or synthetic ingredients can
be used for the above health benefits as
well. |
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Pain
Relief: |
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Stress Relief: |
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Lavender is an
analgesic, muscle
decontractant and
anti-spasmodic agent
used in conditions that
involve spasms or pain
such as rheumatism,
arthritis, muscle aches,
cramps, toothaches,
earache, menstrual
pains.
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Aromatherapy:
Lavender has a
regulating effect on the
nervous system. Being an
extreme adaptogen, it
can have a restorative
effect in the cases of
listlessness and
weakness, but conversely
has a calming effect on
hyperactivity or
agitation. It is one of
the best stress
relievers known and can
also help with insomnia.
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