Lavender essential oil, (levandula angustifolia). ID: 534-68

It comes from the Mediterranean and is closely linked to the perfume industry in the south of France. Its flowers are considered valuable for their soothing and calming properties, and the essential oil is used in muscle aches and respiratory problems.

Benefits of lavender oil

1. Soothes the nervous system

Studies show that lavender inhalation has a calming and calming effect on the nervous system, making it an excellent alternative for relieving stress, anxiety, depression and fatigue.

2. Relieve nausea

Studies have shown that inhaling lavender scent can relieve feelings of nausea or vomiting.

3. Treat headaches

Recent research suggests that inhaling lavender or massaging oil into the temples, forehead and neck (especially behind your ears) can cure headaches.

4. Improve sleep

Adding a few drops of lavender oil to a diffuser next to your bed at night can help you relax your mind and body and improve your overall sleep.

5. Heal small wounds

Applying a dilution of lavender oil and distilled water to a wound can help stimulate cell regeneration and heal the wound faster.

6. Relieve Menstrual Cramps

Applying lavender oil to the abdomen during your menstrual cycle can help relieve cramps.

7. Nourishes the skin

Lavender is packed with antioxidants that protect and nourish your skin, making it the perfect addition to any skin care formula.

8. Moisturized chapped lips

I like to mix lavender oil with coconut oil for the perfect lip balm to soothe broken lips.

9. Prevent Wounds

The antimicrobial and antifungal properties of lavender make it an excellent choice for fighting wounds and pain.

10. Fighting acne

Lavender is antimicrobial and antibacterial. so it can be used to treat a spread of acne or to keep it away.

11. Minimize sunspots

Consistent use of lavender oil in the formula can minimize the appearance of sun spots.

12. Relieve itchy skin

Lavender is anti-inflammatory, so it can be used to relieve inflammation and itching of the skin caused by eczema or insect bites.

13. Reduce dandruff

Mix lavender with almond oil and massage into the scalp to get rid of dandruff and other scalp imbalances.

14. Stimulate hair growth

Lavender also stimulates blood circulation, so it can significantly improve hair growth when applied to the scalp in a mixture of olive oil.

Warning: Some Internet sources may tell you that lavender oil in your mascara promotes eyelash growth by strengthening, thickening and lengthening the lashes, but according to Nicholson, this is not the case. "Do not use diluted lavender oil near your eyes," says Nicholson. "There is no evidence to support these claims. Even dilution is not encouraged."

15. Use it as a perfume

Lavender has a wonderful floral but clean scent, so using it as a fragrance is a great natural choice.

Basic Ingredients : volatile oil, tannins, coumarins, flavonoids, triterpenoids.

How to use : Decoction, tincture, massage oil, non-rinsing lotion, essential oil.

Side effects

In large doses it is irritating.

Internal use of lavender is forbidden for people with severe stomach problems.

Lavender essential oil can cause skin irritation or allergic reaction in some people. If you experience nausea, vomiting or headache after using lavender, discontinue use immediately.