Surprising Uses for Lavender
soothes wounds and pain
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You may not have heard a doctor yell, ''Hurry up and get your lavender!'', but this purple flowering plant can be a powerful healer. , found that lavender essential oil reduced pain and redness in women who had an episiotomy, a vaginal incision made for childbirth. Another study showed that inhaling lavender essence, also known as aromatherapy, reduced pain during caesarean section.
stop hair loss
2/14
Regularly massaging the scalp with a mixture of lavender oil and other herbal essential oils can slow hair loss due to alopecia areata. This will cause the package to be attacked. Research continues to see if lavender oil can also help with hair growth.In one study, fur coats sprouted in mice treated with lavender oil.
salt substitute
3/14
Culinary lavender adds a refreshing sweetness to almost any dish. It also contains ursolic acid, a nutrient that helps fight cancer and burn more calories.Provence unsalted herbs mixed with lavender, rosemary, thyme, fennel, chives and other herbs. increase. tame your belly
14.4
Ancient Roman soldiers relied on lavender's antibacterial properties to treat an upset stomach and other ailments. It has been suggested that it may help fight colitis, which is You can do this by fighting off bad bacteria and protecting infection-fighting strains. Try sprinkling dried culinary lavender on top of your Greek yogurt.
suck up toxins
5/14
Although it is soft, it has a chewy texture. Lavender thrives in toxic locations that quickly kill less resilient plants. The roots absorb heavy metals such as lead and zinc and store them in the leaves. This helps in cleaning and disinfecting industrial sites and polluted gardens.
refresh the floor
14.6
Medieval house cleaners sprinkled floors with this fragrant herb to freshen stale and sick air. It also works great on modern carpets to block odors and fight bacteria. Make a floor deodorant with 8 drops of lavender oil and 1/2 cup of baking soda. Sprinkle it on the carpet and let it sit for a few minutes before vacuuming.
increase the recall
7/14
What else can lavender do? Oh yeah, improve your memory. A recent study found that nursing students who sniffed lavender just before a test performed much better than their peers. These test-takers retained more information, were more focused, and had less anxiety.The study also suggests that college students may view aromatherapy as a cost-effective treatment. doing.
relieve motion sickness
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This condition occurs when the sensations in the inner ear do not match the perception of movement in the surroundings. This confusion can make you feel dizzy and nauseous. Lavender can counteract this by providing an olfactory distraction.Add other sensory treats like ginger candy (and smart seat selection) for a smoother ride.
calm a fussy baby
14.9
Is your newborn fussy and colic? Lavender may save the day and night. In one study, mothers of 40 infants aged 2 weeks to her 6 weeks massaged the baby's tummy with 20 milliliters of almond oil plus 1 drop of lavender oil. Babies who received massage calmed down faster and cried less each week of the study than the other babies.
zap lice
14.10
Looking for a natural, non-toxic remedy to quell those bugs? In one study, treatment with lavender and tea tree oil was more effective than pyrethrins, insecticides found in chrysanthemum flowers. cool hot flash
14.11
Menopause usually occurs in the late 40s or early 50s when menstruation stops. For women, usually in her late 40s or early 50s, hot flashes and sudden fevers can overwhelm the body and interfere with daily life. However, in one study, a woman who sniffed lavender for 20 minutes twice a week reported that her flushes disappeared by up to 50% more than women who did not use lavender aromatherapy.
soap holder
12/14
Besides smelling good, lavender fights bacteria. An ideal ingredient for a DIY hand sanitizer.
• Fill vodka up to her third in a 1 oz or 2 oz bottle. • Add 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil and an equal amount of tea tree or peppermint oil.
• Fill the rest of the bottle with aloe vera gel.
Shake and use as a backup for washing with soap and water.
fall prevention
13/14
Lavender can't catch your falls, but it may help prevent them.Retirement home residents in Japan who wore a lavender patch every day for a year had more falls than those who didn't wear perfume. was less likely to Researchers don't know the exact reason. However, lavender may have helped ease anxiety and improve balance.
Spice up your laundry
14/14
The word lavender is thought to derive from the Latin word lavare, which means ''to wash''. No wonder it's the perfect deodorant refreshment duo for your laundry. Add 4 drops of lavender oil to the iron water to create a steamy scent. You can also put a few drops directly into the washing machine. Or create a scented dry towel by adding a few drops of lavender to a dry towel. Throw it in the dryer with your wet laundry.
1/14
You may not have heard a doctor yell, ''Hurry up and get your lavender!'', but this purple flowering plant can be a powerful healer. , found that lavender essential oil reduced pain and redness in women who had an episiotomy, a vaginal incision made for childbirth. Another study showed that inhaling lavender essence, also known as aromatherapy, reduced pain during caesarean section.
stop hair loss
2/14
Regularly massaging the scalp with a mixture of lavender oil and other herbal essential oils can slow hair loss due to alopecia areata. This will cause the package to be attacked. Research continues to see if lavender oil can also help with hair growth.In one study, fur coats sprouted in mice treated with lavender oil.
salt substitute
3/14
Culinary lavender adds a refreshing sweetness to almost any dish. It also contains ursolic acid, a nutrient that helps fight cancer and burn more calories.Provence unsalted herbs mixed with lavender, rosemary, thyme, fennel, chives and other herbs. increase. tame your belly
14.4
Ancient Roman soldiers relied on lavender's antibacterial properties to treat an upset stomach and other ailments. It has been suggested that it may help fight colitis, which is You can do this by fighting off bad bacteria and protecting infection-fighting strains. Try sprinkling dried culinary lavender on top of your Greek yogurt.
suck up toxins
5/14
Although it is soft, it has a chewy texture. Lavender thrives in toxic locations that quickly kill less resilient plants. The roots absorb heavy metals such as lead and zinc and store them in the leaves. This helps in cleaning and disinfecting industrial sites and polluted gardens.
refresh the floor
14.6
Medieval house cleaners sprinkled floors with this fragrant herb to freshen stale and sick air. It also works great on modern carpets to block odors and fight bacteria. Make a floor deodorant with 8 drops of lavender oil and 1/2 cup of baking soda. Sprinkle it on the carpet and let it sit for a few minutes before vacuuming.
increase the recall
7/14
What else can lavender do? Oh yeah, improve your memory. A recent study found that nursing students who sniffed lavender just before a test performed much better than their peers. These test-takers retained more information, were more focused, and had less anxiety.The study also suggests that college students may view aromatherapy as a cost-effective treatment. doing.
relieve motion sickness
8/14
This condition occurs when the sensations in the inner ear do not match the perception of movement in the surroundings. This confusion can make you feel dizzy and nauseous. Lavender can counteract this by providing an olfactory distraction.Add other sensory treats like ginger candy (and smart seat selection) for a smoother ride.
calm a fussy baby
14.9
Is your newborn fussy and colic? Lavender may save the day and night. In one study, mothers of 40 infants aged 2 weeks to her 6 weeks massaged the baby's tummy with 20 milliliters of almond oil plus 1 drop of lavender oil. Babies who received massage calmed down faster and cried less each week of the study than the other babies.
zap lice
14.10
Looking for a natural, non-toxic remedy to quell those bugs? In one study, treatment with lavender and tea tree oil was more effective than pyrethrins, insecticides found in chrysanthemum flowers. cool hot flash
14.11
Menopause usually occurs in the late 40s or early 50s when menstruation stops. For women, usually in her late 40s or early 50s, hot flashes and sudden fevers can overwhelm the body and interfere with daily life. However, in one study, a woman who sniffed lavender for 20 minutes twice a week reported that her flushes disappeared by up to 50% more than women who did not use lavender aromatherapy.
soap holder
12/14
Besides smelling good, lavender fights bacteria. An ideal ingredient for a DIY hand sanitizer.
• Fill vodka up to her third in a 1 oz or 2 oz bottle. • Add 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil and an equal amount of tea tree or peppermint oil.
• Fill the rest of the bottle with aloe vera gel.
Shake and use as a backup for washing with soap and water.
fall prevention
13/14
Lavender can't catch your falls, but it may help prevent them.Retirement home residents in Japan who wore a lavender patch every day for a year had more falls than those who didn't wear perfume. was less likely to Researchers don't know the exact reason. However, lavender may have helped ease anxiety and improve balance.
Spice up your laundry
14/14
The word lavender is thought to derive from the Latin word lavare, which means ''to wash''. No wonder it's the perfect deodorant refreshment duo for your laundry. Add 4 drops of lavender oil to the iron water to create a steamy scent. You can also put a few drops directly into the washing machine. Or create a scented dry towel by adding a few drops of lavender to a dry towel. Throw it in the dryer with your wet laundry.
Dec 26,2022