The effects of lavender are immediate and noticable when you first encounter it. The aromatherapy properties have been respected throughout history.
EMOTION: With antidepressant and sedative qualities, lavender lifts depression, eases stress and anxiety, and is useful in overcoming headaches, migraine and insomnia.
INSOMNIA: The sedative quality of lavender can induce sleep and ease problems of insomnia, restlessness and agitation.
SKIN: Lavender is antiseptic and anti-inflamatory; healing cuts, burns, sunburns, insect bites, acne, eczema and even dandruff.
BREATHING: Lavender is an antiseptic and can kill germs. It is also an expectorant, which breaks up congestion. It can help fight colds, throat infections, coughs, sinusitis and flu.
CIRCULATION: Lavender is a sedative and hypotensive, and reduces high blood pressure and palpitations.
DIGESTION: Lavender use aids in easing indigestion, flatulence and nausea and alleviates bad breath or tooth ache.
MUSCULAR: Lavender is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic; the oil is good for aches, pains, sprains, cramps and spasms.
Source: Lavender, Nature's Way to Relaxation and Health by Philippa Waring
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