Lavender Essential Oil is one of our most calming and frequently use essential oil here at Massage La Mesa. According to doTerra, it is one of the highly versatile and most aromatic essential oil in the world.
What is it?
Lavender essential oil comes from the lavender plant, which is a strewing herb. Similar to peppermint, lavender has been around for thousands of years. It is believed to be dated back 2500 years from the Mediterranean, Middle East, and India. The name "lavender" comes from the Latin word "lavare," which means to wash. This is because dated back to the Romans and the Greeks, lavender has been used in the public baths to prevent the foul smell commonly associated with public baths, according to the Spruce. The Greeks also called lavender "nardus" after the Syrian city of Naarda. It was used as a holy herb to prepare the "Holy Essence and Nard," which is mentioned in the bible throughout the "Song of Solomon" and among other places throughout history.
What does it do?
The most common use of lavender oil is for relaxation. According to Bodyecology, lavender was used in ancient times to tame and calm lions and tigers. If lavender can calm lions and tigers, it can definitely calm you! Is is commonly used to help with insomnia, anxiety, depression, and natural stress relief. For example, a recent study has found that when used in conjunction with an antidepressant, lavender reduces the severity of depression. Another study found that smelling lavender while you sleep can help to increase the amount of time that you spend in deep sleep. However, this study also found that the results were more prominent in women than men. Another common use of lavender is to relieve and reduce skin irritations. This can range from sunburns to bug bites to rashes. According to aboutlavenderoil.com, lavender is an all natural anti-histamine due to it's anti-inflammatory properties. Lavender is commonly used in many chemical-based drugs and lotions meant for skin irritations, but the use of lavender as a sole treatment will prevent the nasty side effects that come along with harsh chemicals and lotions. An added bonus to using lavender for all of your skin irritation needs is that you will feel and smell wonderful!
Lavender is also great for helping with these other conditions- motion sickness, colic, sensitive skin, chapped lips, asthma, allergies, and menstrual cramps.
How do you use it?
Like discussed in a past blog, essential oils can be used through topical application, ingestion, or aromatic application. The same goes for lavender essential oils. Topically is a very common application of lavender essential oils, due to the benefits to the skin of the body. It can be added to teas or while making dessert to better flavors while providing the healing properties of the oil. It can even be used through aromatic diffusion to improve overall emotions, mood, and upset within the body and mind.
As you can tell, lavender essential oil is an essential part of everyone's natural kit of remedies. Through the proper use of lavender and other essential oils, you can improve your overall health- the natural way! If you would like to learn more about peppermint or any other essential oils, feel free to click here to be brought to the official doTerra page.
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