Lavender Essential oil benefits!

     This is a list of all the ailments that Lavender can help heal and overcome. Regarded as one of the most versatile and effective essential oils, there are so many uses and benefits to consistently using lavender. Here is a few more...

1. Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Lavender oil is well-known for its calming and relaxing properties. It can help reduce stress, anxiety, and nervous tension, promoting a sense of peace and relaxation.

2. Improved Sleep: Lavender oil is often used to promote better sleep quality. Its soothing aroma can help induce sleep and alleviate insomnia or difficulty falling asleep.

3. Pain Relief: Lavender oil has analgesic properties that may help alleviate minor pains and headaches when applied topically or used in aromatherapy.

4. Anti-inflammatory Effects: Lavender oil contains compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce inflammation and swelling caused by various conditions.

5. Skin Care: Lavender oil is beneficial for the skin and can help soothe minor skin irritations, such as insect bites, burns, and sunburns. It also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that may aid in wound healing and prevent infections.

6. Respiratory Support: Inhaling lavender oil vapors may help alleviate respiratory issues such as congestion, coughs, and cold symptoms due to its expectorant properties.

7. Headache Relief: Lavender oil's calming aroma and analgesic properties may provide relief from headaches and migraines when applied topically or inhaled.

8. Antioxidant Properties: Lavender oil contains antioxidants that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, contributing to overall health and well-being.

9. Digestive Support: Lavender oil may aid in digestion and relieve digestive discomfort, such as bloating, gas, and indigestion, when used topically or inhaled.

10. Mood Enhancement: The pleasant aroma of lavender oil can uplift the mood and promote feelings of positivity and well-being, making it beneficial for managing mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.

11. Insect Repellent: Lavender oil is a natural insect repellent and can help repel mosquitoes, flies, and other insects when applied to the skin or diffused in the air.

12. Hair Care: Lavender oil is used in hair care products for its ability to promote hair growth, reduce dandruff, and nourish the scalp. It can also help soothe itchy scalp conditions.

13. Immune Support: Lavender oil may help support the immune system and enhance the body's natural defenses against infections and illnesses.

     Lavender essential oil when used by an ultrasonic diffuser provides maximum benefits, as an ultrasonic diffuser is known to break down the molecules of the essential oil so that we may absorb the properties within the oil much more efficiently through inhalation.

To quote The complete book of Essential oils and Aromatherapy by Valerie Worwood:

"Using essential oils regularly seems to give access to areas of our memory that might otherwise be overloaded with the plethora of daily events, or ignored by the mind that has its own ideas about what is important. Aromas are the direct route of access into the brain, stimulating brain cells to respond. Aroma works well to retrieve memorized information because it stimulates the hippocampus which seems to be responsible for storing information." 

Lavender oil when used consistently creates a connection to the nervous system and helps to stabilize mood swings and volatile emotions. 

     As you can see Essential Oils when inhaled through the nostrils can reach all the way down the spinal cord and all the way up through the brain. Quite miraculous that all you have to do is sit there and breath and you could be helping your body to function better.