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Lavender
Lavender yields a highly effective essential oil with very sweet overtones,
and can be used in balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical
applications. Spanish lavender, is not used medicinally, but mainly for
landscaping purposes.
The essential oil of lavender has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
It was used in hospitals during WWI to disinfect floors, walls and other
surfaces. These extracts are also used as fragrances for bath
products.
Lavender is claimed to soothe and heal insect bites. Bunches of lavender
are also said to ward off insects. If applied to the temples, lavender oil
is said to soothe headaches. Lavender is frequently used as an aid to sleep
and relaxation: Seeds and flowers of the plant are added to pillows, and an
infusion of three flowerheads added to a cup of boiling water are
recommended as a soothing and relaxing bedtime drink. Lavender oil is
also used in the treatment of skin burns and inflammatory conditions
(it is a traditional treatment for these in Iran and other former Persian regions).
Health precautions: There is scientific evidence to support the
effectiveness of some of these remedies, especially the anti-inflammatory
effects, but they should be used with caution since lavender oil can also
be a powerful allergen. Ingesting lavender should be avoided during
pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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