Since ancient times, lavender was famous not only for its aroma, but also for medicinal properties. The intense aroma and tart flavor, which is inherent in the flower, makes it indispensable in the food industry for the aromatization of sugar, honey, baking, and salt.
Therapeutic properties of lavender
A wide range of effects of lavender allows you to use it for the manufacture of cosmetics, soaps, fresheners, perfumes. And the medicinal qualities will help to solve many health problems.
Thanks to the beneficial properties of lavender, you can:
- improve blood circulation;
- normalize the menstrual cycle;
- to adjust the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
- boost the immune system;
- normalize the ducts of the gallbladder.
Daily use of crushed dried flowers of this plant will help increase appetite and normalize acidity.
Lavender grass has such healing properties:
- well reduces temperature;
- promotes healing of wounds;
- quickly relieves pain;
- removes the inflammatory process;
- restores strength.
Prepared infusion from this plant contributes to a quick recovery for colds. And the broth added to the bathroom will help to relax.
Lavender helps in the treatment of many diseases:
- aching headache;
- chronic cystitis;
- bronchitis;
- stress;
- increased pressure ;
- pneumonia;
- sleep disorders.
Properties of lavender essential oil
Taking into account all the useful properties, lavender essential oil is used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. It is recommended to use in the treatment of even serious diseases:
- skin burns;
- gangrene of extremities;
- eczema;
- fungal skin lesions.
The properties of lavender essential oil will help get rid of itching with an insect bite. To do this, several drops of it must be applied to the inflamed area. Antibacterial properties of lavender will help cure acne, if daily washed with warm water with the addition of three drops of essential oil.
Modern pharmaceutical companies to enhance the properties of lavender, add to the oil linalool, linalyl acetate, camphor, pinene, cineole, terpineol and other ingredients. These components will help to extend the storage period.
A few drops of essential oil of lavender with its medicinal properties will relieve from:
- headaches;
- migraines ;
- premenstrual syndrome;
- rheumatism;
- arthritis.
Despite the fact that lavender oil has many beneficial properties, an allergy test should be performed before applying it, applying a few drops on the wrist. If there are no redness in twenty minutes, then lavender oil can be used.
The healing properties of lavender tea
To make different drinks, use the dried flowers of this plant. Even if you make tea from them, the beneficial properties of lavender will not be lost.
For self-preparation of tea brewing you need:
- Early in the morning to collect lavender flowers.
- Carefully separate the inflorescences from the stems.
- Put in a dark place until completely dry.
- Avoid direct sunlight, so that the grass does not lose its color.
To prepare a classic recipe for tea from lavender, you need:
- Take one teaspoon of dry lavender inflorescences.
- Pour a glass of boiling water.
- Let it brew for three minutes.
The sedative effect of lavender tea is endowed with many medicinal properties and contributes to:
- reduce stress;
- increase of emotional background;
- getting rid of depressive disorders.
Given all the useful properties of tea with lavender, it is not recommended to use:
- pregnant;
- lactating women;
- in the first week after the abortion;
- children under three years.