If there is one essential oil that is a must have for every home, indeed Lavender is the one. Lavender oil is a natural antibiotic, antiseptic, antidepressant, sedative, and detoxifier. It promotes healing and prevents scarring, and also stimulates the immune system. It is very effective in the treatment of scalds and burns and is safe to use even on babies. Lavender oil truly is the miracle oil of all. It is one of the few oils that can be applied directly to the skin without the need for diluting. When combined with other oils, the effectiveness increases not only of the lavender oil itself but of any other oil it is combined with.
Lavender, or Lavendula Angustifolium, originates in England, France, Tasmania, and Yugoslavia and the oil is obtained from the flowering tops of the plant. It is very important to ensure the healing properties of the oil that the botanical name and country of origin is specified. Otherwise, one cannot be sure that it is not a perfume oil. Perfume oils have no healing properties.
I have included a list of the Aromatherapeutic uses of Lavender and the name of a book where more information like this can be obtained.
In Home Uses: Burns, Inflammation, Cuts, Wounds, Eczema, Dermatitis, Fainting, Headaches, Influenza, Insomnia, Hysteria, Migraines, Nausea, Nervous Tension, Infections, Bacterial Conditions, Sores, Ulcers, Acne, Boils, Asthma, Rheumatism, Arthritis
You see the possibilities are endless. Lavender truly is a must have for any home! If this interests you, I highly recommend The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Wormwood.
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