LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL - Know It All!

One of the most well-liked and adaptable essential oils used in aromatherapy is lavender. The oil is claimed to alleviate anxiety, allergies, depression, insomnia, eczema, nausea, and menstrual cramps. It is extracted from the plant Lavandula angustifolia.

Lavender is a multifunctional oil used in essential oil practises. It is said to have sedative, antispasmodic, analgesic, detoxifying, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antidepressant, antiseptic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties.

• According to a study, lavender oil can fight against infections that are resistant to antifungal medications.  The scientists discovered that a variety of types that can infect the skin with sickness were all killed by the oil. The study also found that the essential oils extracted from the lavender plant's Lavandula genus appeared to work by rupturing the membranes of fungal cell. The research revealed that this oil is effective and exhibits broad-spectrum antifungal action.
  
  
• In a study, the benefits of several wound healing therapies were compared. The effects of saline solution, povidone-iodine, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and lavender oil were compared by the researchers. The authors of the study noticed that compared to the control group, wounds healed more quickly in the lavender oil groups. These studies imply that lavender speeds up the healing process.
  
  
• It's possible that lavender can help with alopecia areata. In this disorder, entire or partial body parts may lose their hair. According to research, after 8 months of treatment, lavender can increase hair growth by up to 48%. In a more recent study, scientists discovered that applying lavender oil to the backs of mice over the period of 5 weeks helped to increase hair growth.
  
  
• Because lavender oil acts to destroy bacteria, it can both stop and treat acne outbreaks. When applied to the skin, it clears clogged pores and lessens inflammation. Apply lavender oil to your skin after washing your face, diluted with coconut oil or similar carrier oil, to treat acne. By combining 2 drops of lavender oil with 1 teaspoon of witch hazel, you may also use it as a facial toner. After soaking a cotton ball in the mixture, gently wipe your face with it.
  
  
• You can have eczema anyplace on your body. Your skin becomes dry, itchy, and scaly when you have eczema. It can show up in several places and be moderate or chronic. Lavender can help prevent eczema since it has antifungal qualities and soothes irritation. Psoriasis can also be treated with lavender oil. Lavender oil helps to cleanse your skin and reduce inflammation and redness. Mix 2 drops of this essential oil with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and an equal quantity of tea tree oil to treat eczema. It can be used every day.

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