Lavender

Studies and research have shown that aromatherapy can be beneficial to wellness of body and mind.

History: Lavender has been used for centuries. There is evidence of Lavender being used in Egyptian times in perfumes and massage oils. The Greeks used Lavender as medicine during the first century AD. The Romans used Lavender to scent the public baths where it was believed to restore vitality to bathers.

Romans also used Lavender Oil to massage and heal the skin and to repel insects. There are even several references to Lavender in the Bible. The Queen of Sheba offered King Soloman "spike", an early name for Lavender. The history of Lavender's benefits is long and well documented.

Emotion:  Lavender can lift depression, ease stress and anxiety. Lavender may also be useful in overcoming headaches, migraine and insomnia.

Insomnia: The sedative quality of Lavender can induce sleep and ease problems of insomnia, restlessness and agitation.

Circulation: Lavender is a sedative and hypertensive and may reduce high blood pressure and palpitations.

Muscular: Lavender is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic; the oil is good for aches, pains, sprains, cramps and spasms.

You may want to get the advice of a physician for a specific use.

Source: Lavender, Nature's Way to Relaxation and Health by Philippa Waring

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