Sunday 19 October 2014

Lavender oil: Essential and Infused oils

Lavender oil can be used the oil as a moisturizer, mild antibacterial, bath oil, or dry hair treatment.
You'll smell great with a touch of the oil at your pulse points, and it will last longer than many water-based colognes.
Perhaps most importantly, lavender oil should never be ingested, only topically applied or inhaled through means of aromatherapy or similar activities.
Ingestion can cause serious health complications, characterized by blurred vision, difficult breathing, burning eyes, vomiting, and diarrhea.
So, even if you think that lavender oil is a wonderful miracle cure, don’t get excited and start putting it on your food!
Lavender essential oil is extracted mostly from the flowers of the lavender plant, primarily through steam distillation.
The flowers of lavender are fragrant in nature and have been used for making potpourri for centuries. Traditionally, lavender essential oil has also been used in making perfumes.
The oil is very useful in aromatherapy and many aromatic preparations and combinations are
made using lavender oil.
Lavender oil blends well with many other essential oils including cedarwood, pine, clary sage, geranium, and nutmeg. ※
Health Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil
Bug Repellent: The smell of lavender essential oil is potent for many types of bugs like mosquitoes, midges, and moths.
Apply some of the lavender oil on the exposed skin when outside to prevent bites. Furthermore, if
you do happen to be bitten by one of those bugs, the lavender essential oil has anti-inflammatory qualities that will reduce the irritation and the pain
associated with bug bites.
Sleep: Lavender essential oil induces sleep which has made it a common recommendation for an alternative treatment of insomnia.
Frequent studies on elderly patients have shown an increase in their sleep regularity when their
normal sleep medication is replaced with some lavender essential oil being placed on their pillows.
Nervous system: Lavender essential oil has a calming scent which makes it an excellent tonic for the nerves and anxiety issues.
Therefore, it can also be helpful in treating migraines, headaches, depression, nervous tension and emotional stress.
The refreshing aroma removes nervous exhaustion and restlessness while also increasing mental activity. It has a well-researched impact on the autonomic nervous system , which is why it is frequently use as a treatment for insomnia and also as a way to regulate heart-rate variability.
Acne: According to dermatologists and aromatherapists, lavender essential oil is one of the most beneficial oils in the treatment of acne ,
Lavender essential oil inhibits the bacteria that cause the initial infection, helps to regulate some of the over-excretion of sebum by hormonal manipulation, and can reduce the signs of scarring after the acne has begun to heal.
Adding a small amount of lavender essential oil to other skin creams or ointments can greatly increase the potential for relief and healing.
Pain relief: Lavender essential oil is known as an excellent remedy for various types of pains including those caused by sore and tense muscles, muscular aches, rheumatism, sprains, backache and lumbago.
A regular massage with lavender oil can also provide relief from pain in the joints.
Urine flow: Lavender essential oil is good for urinary disorders because of its stimulating effect on urine production.
Furthermore, it helps in restoring hormonal balance and reducing cystitis or inflammation of the urinary bladder.
It also reduces any associated cramps with these and other disorders.
Respiratory disorders: Lavender oil is widely used for various respiratory problems including throat infections, flu, cough, cold, asthma, sinus
congestion, bronchitis, whooping cough, laryngitis, and tonsillitis.
The oil is either used in the form of vapor or is applied on the skin of the neck, chest and back. It is also added to many vaporizers and inhalers that are commonly used for colds and coughs.
The stimulating nature of lavender essential oil can also loosen up the phlegm and relieve the congestion, helping the body naturally eliminate phlegm and other unwanted material.
The vapor of lavender essential oil also has antibacterial qualities which can battle respiratory tract infections.
Hair care: Lavender essential oil is useful for hair care because it has been shown to be very effective on lice, lice eggs, and nits.
Furthermore, lavender essential oil has also been shown to be very helpful in the treatment of hair
loss, particularly for patients who suffer from alopecia, an autoimmune disease where the body rejects its own hair follicles.
Therefore, lavender oil is sometimes recommended as a preventative measure for male pattern baldness!
Blood circulation: Lavender essential oil is also good for improving the circulation of blood in the body. It also lowers blood pressure and is often
used for hypertension.
This means that not only do the organs increase their levels of oxygenation, promoting muscle strength and health, but brain activity can have a noticeable boost, skin remains bright and flushed with blood, and the body is protected from the risks of heart attack and atherosclerosis that is often associated with poor circulation.
Finally, in terms of diabetic patients, the application or inhalation of lavender essential oil can prevent some of their serious risks of low circulation, which can lead to dangerous or even fatal complications.
General Skin care: The health benefits of lavender oil for the skin can be attributed to its antiseptic and antifungal properties.
It is used to treat various skin disorders such as acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, and other inflammatory
conditions.
It is commonly used to speed up the healing process of wounds, cuts, burns, and sunburns because it improves the formation of scar tissues.
Lavender oil is also added to chamomile to treat eczema.
♠♠♠Sometimes, the essential oil can be tricky to find, so you can make your own infused lavender oil. You can use lavender buds and flowers  to make an olive oil (or your favourite +carrier oil+) for an infused mixture which you can use for anything from a sleep aid (topically) to a moisturizer
that will help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
You can easily get these oils at your local supermarket or pharmacy at friendly prices or just call/text/whatsapp on +254725733412 or. email mburu.njeri88@gmail.com for more information for more information on oils and more!!!
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sources:
https://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/natural-essential-oils/health-benefits-of-lavender-essential-oil.html
http://theherbgardener.blogspot.nl/2009/06/make-lavender-oil.html?m=1
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