Essential Lanvender Oil

Essential lavender oil is a kind of essential oil acquired through the process of distillation from the spikes of certain genus of lavender. Lavender is a herbal plant with the botanical name of Lavandula latifolia. This attractive flowering plant of light purple hue has its place in the family of mint and is local to several tropical areas of India, France, Africa and to few Mediterranean territories.

By tradition, essential lavender oil has been known to be used in the manufacturing of perfumes because of its fragrance. It is known to be one of the finest aromatherapy essential oils in itself and in combination with many other essences such as pine, geranium, nutmeg, clary sage, and cedarwood. Its extraordinary scent bequeaths soothing effects that help reduce much mental unrest, strife, and uneasiness, may it be in the forms of stress and anxiety. It also has antidepressant properties that are very able and potent in nursing headaches. Thus, it gives direct and immediate comfort and ease to any one who makes use of it. It is also proven that the utilization of lavender essence is indispensable and vital in eliminating and lessening episodes of insomnia and many other sleep disorders. To enjoy the aroma therapeutic effects of lavender oil, experts instruct that its use can be maximized either by sniffing its oil vapors by boiling 2 full cups of water mixed with 2 small drops of essential lavender oil; pouring few drops of its essence in warm waters used for bathing; applying it on skin like a lotion; or, placing few drops of it on pillows.

Aside from its aroma therapeutic benefits, it has antiseptic properties making it possible for it to be applied on the skin to heal and take care of cuts, stings, burns, scrapes, rashes, wounds, insect bites, scars, blisters, cold sores, and many more. It does not only aid in the remedial of the gash but also assists in alleviating or lessening the pain caused by it. It also has antibacterial properties that rally the treatment of skin problems like that of acne. It is said that 3 or 4 drops of essential lavender oil added to any carrier oil after which it is applied to acne affected body area can help gradually eliminate acne. Skin application of the oil is proven to drive away bugs and mosquitoes. The application of lavender essence to the scalp assists in removing head lice and its eggs. Also, essential lavender oil is deemed to be of great help for those with dandruff problems.

Several studies have also given accounts on how essential lavender oil can be of use in treating conditions like insomnia, postoperative pain and alopecia. It is also noted to cure problems like sunburn and sunstroke as well as relieve muscle and joint pain and asthmatic and bronchitic spasms.

Though scientific studies, reports, and evidences attest to the effectiveness of the essential lavender oilas remedy to these ailments, experts caution every one to remain vigilant in the consumption of lavender oil because it can be a potent irritant or allergen.