Surprising uses of lavender essential oil for health

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Lavender is a flower found in many products and the use of lavender essential oil is gradually becoming popular for many different purposes such as health care or home care. So is lavender essential oil good for health?

1. What is lavender?

Lavender is known scientifically as Lavandula and known in English as Lavender. This is a herb that is widely grown in North Africa and the Mediterranean region. Currently, this flower has been widely grown in many parts of the world for the purpose of producing essential oils. Not only has the effect on the health of the skin but also has many other uses for human health.

2. What are the effects of lavender essential oil?

2.1. Relieves pain when injured This characteristic purple flower is a good pain reliever. Several studies have shown that lavender oil has the ability to reduce pain and redness in women who experience pain during an episiotomy during childbirth. Some other studies suggest that when using aromatherapy by inhaling lavender essence also helps mothers reduce pain during childbirth.
2.2. Limit hair loss Hair loss can be prevented by regular scalp massage with a mixture of lavender essential oil and other herbal essential oils. The evidence is that scientists have experimented on mice treated with lavender essential oil that will grow thick, shaggy hairs.
2.3. Spice up meals In culinary, lavender adds pure sweetness to any dish. It also contains ursolic acid, a nutrient that may help fight cancer and burn more calories. You can mix salt-free herbal spices with lavender, rosemary, thyme, cumin, and chives to get the flavor you want.
2.4. Good for Digestive Health Ancient Roman soldiers used lavender essential oil for its antibacterial properties to treat stomachaches and other ailments of the digestive tract. Some research suggests that this essential oil can help fight inflammatory bowel disease and colitis, and relieve symptoms like pain and diarrhea.
2.5. Reduces Harmful Toxins Lavender is a plant that thrives especially in harmful places. Their roots will absorb heavy metals such as lead and zinc and transfer them to store in the leaves. Therefore, this plant is grown in many industrial areas and polluted gardens.
2.6. Cleaning the House In the Middle Ages, house cleaners sprinkled the floors with the essential oil of this fragrant herb to purify the air and kill bacteria. Until now, lavender essential oil still works effectively on modern carpets to prevent odors and fight bacteria. You can make your own floor deodorizer with 8 drops of lavender oil in 1⁄2 cups of baking soda and sprinkle it on your carpet, let it sit for a few minutes, and vacuum.

2.7. Improves Memory A recent study found that nursing students who inhaled the scent of lavender right before a test scored much higher than their peers. Not only that, those candidates capture more information, focus better, and have less anxiety. Research also shows that college students may find aromatherapy an effective and cost-effective method.
2.8. Reduce the sensation of motion sickness You can get this condition when the senses of the inner ear contradict the way you see the movement around you and lead to dizziness and nausea. Lavender essential oil can remedy this by distracting your sense of smell. You can add a few drops to other sensory treats like gingerbread and at the same time choose the right seat for a smooth ride.
2.9. Limit fussy babies Lavender essential oil can be a "savior" for babies who are fussy and colic during the day and at night. According to studies, mothers of 40 infants from 2 to 6 weeks old who massaged their babies' tummy with 1 drop of lavender oil with 20ml of almond oil experienced less fussiness faster than other babies and the number of crying times. in each week also decreased.
2.10. Reduce hot flashes Women's menopause occurs around the late 40s or early 50s with hot flashes, sudden hot flashes that affect the body and cause difficulties in your daily life. Tests in women who inhaled lavender essential oil for 20 minutes twice a week showed that hot flashes were reduced by more than 50% compared with women who did not use it.
2.11. Make hand sanitizer Not only has a fragrance, but lavender also has the ability to fight bacteria. To make a hand sanitizer, simply follow these steps:
Fill a 1- or 2-ounce bottle to 1/3 of the bottle with vodka. Add 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil and the same amount of tea tree or peppermint essential oil. Pour the aloe vera gel into the rest of the bottle. Shake and use as a backup method for washing with soap and water.

2.12. Limit falls. Japanese nursing home residents who wear lavender patches or carry essential oils every day for a year are less likely to fall than those who don't. So far, scientists have not been able to explain why, but theorized it may be that lavender helps calm agitation and improve balance.
2.13. Fragrance of clothes Lavender is thought to come from the Latin word lavare, which means "to wash off". This is the flower that makes such a wonderful deodorizing-cleaning duo for laundry. Add just 4 drops of lavender essential oil to the water in your iron, put a few drops right in the washing machine or even put some dried lavender in the dryer for fresh-smelling clothes.

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Reference source: webmd.com