September 30, 2008
There has been much written on the subject of aromatherapy and its wonderful benefits recently. More and more people are discovering the benefits of essential oils and the effects they can have on your health and well being. Lavender is a fragrance that is becoming increasingly popular because of its varied uses for aromatherapy. Lets have a look at lavender and its miraculous effect on the mind and body.
What is Lavender?
Lavender was discovered in the countries of the Mediterranean. It is an herb. It was found to have many great qualities right from the beginning. It has a pleasing scent and it was used by the Romans to heal and cleanse the body. There have been a great many more uses discovered for this remarkable herb.
In modern times it would be difficult to count all the uses for lavender in aromatherapy. It is a great smelling herb that a great many people add to their garden for its scent alone. It has the ability to relax a person just with one whiff. This has been the most popular use of lavender. Its ability to relax has been used to relieve anger and stress in people who are using aromatherapy for their conditions. Massage is one of the places that lavender has been used for its ability to relax the patient. Lavender has also been used to treat insomnia because of its ability to relax someone. You will find it beneficial to keep lavender near your bed when you are having difficulty falling asleep. The scent of the lavender will help to relax you and further aid you in falling asleep.
There is more to lavender than just its use as a fragrance in aromatherapy. It has some other benefits for the physical body as well. It has been used as an effective disinfectant. History shows of its use for treating and cleaning wounds and injuries. When there was a shortage of supplies in WWI and WWII lavender was used to help with the fighting of infections. When this oil is mixed with another carrier oil it can help to relieve pain also. Some people have even used the oil on their temples to help eliminate headaches.
Lavender is probably one of the most useful herbs around. It has the beneficial effects that are used in aromatherapy as well as some real physical benefits. It is a beautiful and fragrant addition for your garden and once you cultivate this handy herb you will find many uses for it in your home.