Aromatherapy is quite a fascinating science that utilizes the different essential oils to stimulate the body through the sense of smell. The fragrance of this essential oil can be really helpful in alleviating of certain health conditions like stress, anxiety, and depression, among others.
So what are essential oils anyway?
Essential oils are derived from plants and just as their name suggests, are an essential part of a plant's immune and health system. These oil work well with the human body and find their uses in a number of conditions.
One of the most popular essential oil is lavender-based essential oils. The world is aware of how essential oils lavender plays a very important role in different conditions, some of which we will discuss here.
Essential oil lavender has a calming and soothing effect on the nerves, thus helping to relieve nervous tension that causes endometriosis symptoms such as depression, anxiety, hysteria and is effective in treating headaches and migraines.
Because it helps improve the functioning of the nervous system, it reduces muscle tension in the body, including the uterine muscles, which in turn reduces menstrual cramps.
Essential oil lavender contains a-pinene and limonene that help boost the immune system, which is important for fighting endometrial implants and adhesions.
Insomnia is one of the symptoms caused either due to menstrual cramps or it is caused by active brain cells that keep you awake at night. Essential oil lavender is said to help calm down the brain and reduce menstrual cramps, thereby reducing the risk of insomnia.
Lavender-based essential oils help move stool into the colon and act like a laxative. It increases blood circulation to the lungs and increases lung function in absorbing oxygen which lessens the risk of bronchitis, asthma, laryngitis, halitosis, throat diseases, and weakened immune system.
If you have coughs, sneezing, itchy eyes, and a sore throat, it might be due to some allergy. To help with allergies, you will find that essential oil lavender is of great use. Sinus allergies affect people all around the world and it gets worse at night. If you apply lavender essential oil before going to bed, you will see improvement.
Lavender has a calming effect on the body and is worth having at home. Sometimes it is difficult to sleep at night. Your brain goes a hundred miles per hour, try lavender oil to help you relax.
Add a drop or two to your hands and rub them together, and then rub your hands on the pillow. You will be amazed at how refreshing it is and you will soon fall asleep. It is good to do the same with children.
Lavender helps with blood circulation and hypertension. Staying calm will help lower your blood pressure. Try lavender for acne, eczema, psoriasis, scars, and burns. For headaches, massage some lavender oil on your temples, base, or on top of your head.
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