The many healing benefits of Lavender

If you had to choose an oil…it would have to be lavender essential oil,
because it is antibacterial and antiviral. So, it’s great to have
when people around you are sick; it can also be used to relax.
~ Karen Rose

Lavender is lovely and healing

In my garden I have a lovely clump of Hidcote Lavender, and this summer I’m propagating starts to create a hedge along the upper edge of a hill. As a garden perennial, Lavender is amazingly hardy, attracts pollinators and is generally fuss free, but beyond its beauty, it’s also a wonderful herbal remedy. Read on to learn just a few of lavender’s many healing benefits as well as some tips to make the most of this lovely herb.

Better Sleep

Lavender is commonly referred to when you hear about essential oils and sleep. And for good reason. Breathing the scent of lavender before sleep can help you get to sleep, and sleeping in a lavender-infused room can create a deeper, better quality of sleep.

Minor Burns

Lavender can also ease the pain and inflammation of burns. When infused in an oil, lavender can be used on minor burns to help ease the pain, inflammation, and the burn itself. Making the ointment is fairly simple. Add the essential oil to an oil that can harden or be whipped into a lotion, such as coconut oil. Adding sweet almond oil or Vitamin E makes it even more therapeutic, and will help soothe and heal the skin around the burned area. You can pre-make the ointment or lotion and store in an airtight jar.

Bug Bites

The same lavender ointment or lotion you use for burns can also be used on bug bites. Besides being anti-inflammatory, it also works as an antiseptic. It can help clean and soothe the area, and draw out any infection, all in one easy to apply ointment.

Skin Irritations

Lavender can help heal sunburn, rashes, or dry skin issues by soothing the skin so it can restore itself. It can also help ease dryness, keeping skin hydrated and smooth during the healing process.

Keep in mind

When purchasing, make sure to buy pure lavender. You don’t want a dried form that’s been enhanced in some way to boost the scent. The extra perfumes and/or sprays could cause allergic reactions and may detract from lavender’s healing properties. Additionally, discontinue use if you notice a reaction to the oil.

To ensure you’re purchasing pure lavender, look for organic and buy from a trusted seller.

Lavender’s many healing benefits

Lavender is a calming and time-tested treatment for sleep, as well as therapeutic for skin irritations and bug bites. I’ve highlighted just a few of Lavender’s many benefits, and I think you’ll find this soothing herbal remedy will make an excellent addition to your natural medicine cabinet.

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This post is presented as informational entertainment and not meant to diagnose or treat any illness or disease. Always consult your medical professional before adding new routines or anything new to your diet or regimen.