By Chisom Ibemere
Lavandular, popularly known as lavender, is more than just an aromatic and healing herb. This flowering plant with a sweet floral scent symbolizes serenity, silence and royalty. The herb is specifically cultivated for its oil which is utilized for scents, herbal medicine and therapeutic purposes (aromatherapy).
The name lavender is gotten from the latin word ‘Lavare’, which means “to wash”. Its distinctive scent makes it a popular ingredient in cosmetics, culinary and healing purposes. Lavender can be ingested as tea, or used topically as essential oil.
Lavender has a calming effect on the nervous system, which makes it very useful for relaxation and anxiety relief. This is done through aromatherapy and application on the body or in baths.
It has been proven for years to cure insomnia, as it improves sleep quality, which makes it very useful to those who struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Lavender has anti-inflammatory properties which aids in the reduction of inflammation in the body, heal wounds and sores, and alleviate pain and swelling associated with certain conditions.
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It is applied in cosmetics for its antiseptic properties and scent, which helps to protect the skin and hair against infections. It improves skin health and appearance and he’s the scalp from certain hair disorders.
Lavender also helps to improve digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, and nausea.
Its calming effect is not only limited to the mind and body, but also in the digestive tract. It is used in herbal medicine and holistic health practices to alleviate headaches and migraines.
The scent in lavender has been proven to improve cognitive function and may also help to alleviate symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people with this condition.
It is composed of antioxidants which support the immune system and protect against diseases caused by oxidative stress and free radicals accumulated in the body.
Lavender is an essential herb with numerous health and spiritual benefits.
Lavender is very calming and is very beneficial to people especially those who suffer anxiety, elderly people, people who often experience mental and emotional stress, people who are trying to live a healthy life and people trying to improve their spirituality and daily productivity.
