Lavender Oil for Calming, Soothing and More
The wonderful aroma of Lavender Oil, derived from the Lavandula angustifolia plant, is known for its calming and soothing properties, potentially helping to reduce stress and anxiety while promoting better sleep.
Lavender Oil and history
People usually associate lavender with its fragrance and its color - but you may not know that the lavender flower and the oil derived from it have long histories in herbal medicine.
The word lavender comes from the Latin root “lavare,” which literally means “to wash.”
The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt. There, lavender oil played a role in the mummification process.
During later times, lavender became a bath additive in several regions, including ancient Persia, Greece and Rome. These cultures believed that lavender helped purify the body and mind.
What are the modern day benefits of Lavender Oil?
Different forms of inhalation
- Direct inhalation: Hold a bottle of Lavender Oil to your nose and inhale deeply.
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Steam Inhalation: Add a few drops to a bowl of hot water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale the steam.
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Combine 10-20 drops of Lavender Oil with one to two ounces of distilled water or witch hazel in a spray bottle.
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Shake well before each use to ensure the mixture is properly combined.
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Mist the spray on areas where you want to deter insects, such as around your home or on outdoor furniture.
SOURCES:
https://www.healthline.com/health/what-lavender-can-do-for-you
https://www.healthline.com/health/kinds-of-natural-mosquito-repellant
Written by Jane Chitty
Jane writes for Healing Natural Oils, a producer and retailer of high-quality, all-natural treatments for a variety of conditions as well as a range of beauty products. Apart from writing about those various conditions, she also covers general health, environmental and other subjects of interest. She has lived in Kenya as well as Cape Town, South Africa and spent time in San Diego, USA. She now lives in Somerset, England with regular visits from her far-flung children and grandchildren. She is a keen gardener and enjoys growing fresh fruit and vegetables with her husband on their joint allotment. As a result, there is something available to use in the kitchen virtually all year round. Her regular posts can be found on our blog.
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