The
Lavender Plant
The lavender
flower is the symbol of Provence. Its native to southern
France and the Canary Islands. Its a member of the mint
family (Lamiaceae), with its silvery foliage and tall
purple flowers, this herb is an attractive addition
to any perennial bed. Its characteristic scent is stored
in oil glands embedded among its flowers, leaves and
stems, and the result is a plant that has served people
functionally, therapeutically, as well as aesthetically.
Lavender
blooms year after year, each flower stem has to be harvested
just when the flowers start to open up. At this point
the essential oils are at their peak. Originally from
the Latin word "lavare" that means "to wash," ancient
cultures had many uses for this fragrant plant
Lavender
has been used throughout History
Throughout
history, lavender
oil, and lavender skin care have been prized for thier
impressive healing properties. It was used by the
ancient Romans for its healing and antiseptic properties,
the name itself comes from the Latin "lavare" which
means - to wash. Its strong cleansing and germicidal
effects make it valuable in the treatment of skin
disorders and injuries. The
lavender
plant has a long-standing history as a folk medicine,
for centuries it has been used for its benefits in
cosmetic, medicinal and decorative uses -
*
It was used on the battle
fields of World Wars I and II to prevent infection
and relieve pain when other medical supplies were
scarce.
* During
epidemics, the Persians, Greeks, and Romans burned
the aromatic lavender branches to protect themselves
from "bad emanations" in the sick rooms.
* At the beginning
of the century, in France, lavandières (washerwomen)
used it in the washtub. They placed lavender in the
laundry baskets to perfume their linens.
*
In Provence, in the classrooms, when pupils were nervous
and disruptive, the teachers crushed lavender seeds
to calm the students.
The Benefits of Lavender
Lavender
has many benefits, here are some of them -
* Lavender
is antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, anticoagulant,
carminative, cordial, deodorant, decongestant, diuretic,
hypotensive, insecticidal, parasiticidal, restorative,
sedative, tonic, vermifugal, and vulnerary. It’s Good
for the mind, body & soul, Lavender helps support
a calm composure and reduces irritability, apprehension,
stress, nervous tension, insomnia, nightmares, and is
generally balancing to the psyche as well as the body.
Lavender works well in
the treatment of acne, eczema, dermatitis, fungus, burns
and wounds. It makes a refreshing astringent as well
as an effective Skin moisturizer. It can alleviate aches,
pains and swelling from arthritis, injury, headache,
and other maladies. Lavender can also alleviate motion
sickness, and research shows that lavender is beneficial
for the treatment of indigestion, hypoglycemia, hypertension,
arteriosclerosis, kidney stones and anemia. It is non-toxic,
non-irritant and non-sensitizing.
Emu
Oil with Lavender
Because
Lavender has many therapeutic benefits for the Skin
and body, it makes sense to use Emu Oil with Lavender.
Please view our Pure
Emu Oil with Lavender. Now you can smell lovely,
and naturally take care of your Skin at the same time...
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