Lavender Essential Oil Therapeutic Properties
(Lavendula angustifolia)
Properties
Analgesic, Anti-Coagulant, Anti-Convulsive, Anti-Depressant, Anti-Fungal, Antihistamine, Anti-Infectious, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic, Anti-Spasmodic, Antitoxic, Cardiotonic, Regenerative, Sedative
Traditional Medicinal Plant Healing Heritage
Body Systems Affected
Cardiovascular System, Emotional Balance, Nervous System, Skin
French Medical Uses
Acne, Allergies, Burns (cell renewal), Cramps (legs), Dandruff, Diaper rash, Flatulence, Hair loss, Herpes, Indigestion, Insomnia, Blood pressure (lower), Lymphatic system drainage, Pre-Menstrual & Menopausal symptoms, Mouth abscess, Nausea, Phlebitis, Scarring (minimizes), Stretch marks, Tachycardia, Thrush, Water retention
Other Health Uses
- Arthritis/Rheumatism; Convulsions; Influenza; Typhoid fever,
- Cardiovascular System: Headaches; Heart (irregularity); Fainting; reduce high blood pressure
- Digestive support: gallstones, nausea
- Muscular: Aches & pains, cramps (legs & menstrual)
- Oral health: cold sores, mouth injuries
- Respiratory, Ear, Nose & Throat Issues: asthma; bronchitis, hay fever & allergies;laryngitis, earaches; throat infections, tuberculosis;Whooping cough
- Skin regeneration: acne, abscesses-boils, blisters, bruises, burns (cell renewal / scar prevention), carbuncles, cuts, scrapes,, eczema, herpes cold sores, hives, insect bites & bee stings, infections, psoriasis, sunburns/sunstroke; sprains;
- Stress & Anxiety related issues: depression, hysteria, insomnia, migraine headaches, tension.
Sources
Reference Guide for Essential Oils, Tenth Edition by Alan & Connie Higley. Abundant Health, OCT 2006.
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