Lavendar offers so many uses, I carry it with me at all times. Used throughout the centuries for a myriad of ailments (see Common Uses below), lavendar has healing and mystical properties. There are many varieties of lavendar and it is now grown all around the world, not just the Meditterranean. I know of lavender farms in the states of Washington and Maui (photo: Alii Kula Lavender Farm) too. I've found that some brands smell differently. I prefer the sweet smelling French lavendula officinalis. Aura Cacia, has an acrid smell to it and does not affect me in the same positive way as other brands. I've provided some links below for detailed plant information, extraction and processing and lists of it's amazing properties as a "cure-all". I am not sure of all these claims personally, you can post your successes here as well. There are claims it cures migraines, but for me it only helps a little, I usually need something much stronger for my migraines.
What I've used Lavendar Essential for:
Relaxation, sleeplessness, anxiety, stress, muscle twitching or mild spasm, mild headaches, tension, stuffy nose, tinitus (ringing in the ears).
Common Uses (?? I have no idea whether lavendar can really help with ALL these health issues.)
Abrasions/Cuts * Abscess/Boil * Acne * Anxiety/Panic * Burns/SunBurn * Candida/Yeast Infection * Children * Colds * Culinary * Deodorants/Perfumes * Depression * Facial and Skin care * Fibromyalgia * Gout * Hypertension HBP * IBS * Insect Bites/Rashes * Insect Repellent * Insomnia * Lupus * Migraine Headache * Nausea * Pet care * Pregnancy * Rheumatoid Arthritis *
Magical uses = dream work, healing, love
Case: When I traveled to Europe a few years ago, my friend and I took a flight from Los Angeles to Paris. It was a very long and arduous journey via coach class, in a cramped space, long hours, and overnight. By the time we got to New York for our plane change we were exhausted, both physically and mentally. Our muscles were twitching like RLS (restless leg syndrome) and we couldn't sleep. On the flight from NY to Paris, I suddenly remembered I had a small vial of lavendar oil. I dabbed a tiny bit behind my ears and breathed in its glorious fragrance. Within minutes I was relaxed, my legs stopped twitching and I fell asleep for about 2hours! When I awakened, my friend had fallen asleep as well due to the lavendar!! I always take it with me when traveling! That's for sure.
Brands and products I recommend for its sweet smell and pureness:
Olympian Labs: Lavendar Oil, 1.6 oz bottle runs around $16 (very affordable)
Alii Kula Lavender from Maui, they ship
Avalon Organics, found in most health food stores
Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Line "Sleep" which combines Lavender with Chamomile or Rosemary. It comes in a wonderful room spray that really helps.
More information:
http://www.nature-helps.com/agora/lavender.htm
http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/natural-essential-oils/health-benefits-of-lavender-essential-oil.html
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