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Lavender has been known to mankind for thousands of years. It is used in cooking - because of its fresh aroma and unique taste, as well as in folk medicine, because of its innate healing properties.
The history of the use of lavender as a medicine began many years ago, during the time of the Romans. Healers of those times prepared various ointments with this herb, which enjoyed not only aroma but also its restorative effect on tissues and muscles.
It is also recommended for sleep problems. Centuries later, in the 19th century, England conducted numerous studies that proved the biochemical changes that lavender causes in brain processes, as well as its highly healing effect on the nervous system.
Nowadays, conventional medicine not only recognizes the properties of lavender, but also uses it successfully as an ingredient in a number of medicines. They are diverse - against epilepsy, depression, anxiety, hysteria, high blood pressure and more. Its beneficial effect is due to the polyphenols contained in it, which have a healing effect on the intestines, in combination with probiotics. Lavender is an indispensable immunostimulant.
Due to all its properties, this herb is among the most used in folk medicine. In case of colds, inhalations are made with lavender oil, from which 3-4 drops are dropped. In addition, it is recommended to clean the living space, such as 5 sq.m. 3-5 drops are dropped. This is also suitable for insomnia and tobacco smoke.
To remove foot fatigue after a long working day, make a foot bath with 3-5 drops of lavender oil in it. This also cures bad odor and sweating of the limbs.
In case of stress, fatigue and desire for complete relaxation, take a bath in which you have dropped 5-7 drops of lavender oil. This will remove anxiety and normalize hormonal functions.
In case of muscle pain, rheumatism, neuralgia, radiculitis, osteochondrosis, the massage with lavender oil has an extremely beneficial effect. It is recommended for direct application and on burns, several times a day. This helps in faster and painless healing. For more serious wounds and burns, a compress prepared from 5-10 drops dissolved in 150 ml of water is required.
For stomatitis, periodontitis, toothache and caries prevention, gargle with a glass of water in which one drop of lavender oil is dissolved.
Lavender and its oil are used successfully to enrich cosmetics and products, such as shampoos, conditioners, creams. For this purpose, 3-5 drops of oil are added to 10 g of the product. It also replaces insect repellents - moths and mosquitoes, by applying directly or 2-3 drops on a handkerchief.
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