Lavender
Lavender's attributes: What makes lavender so special? First of all, lavender is considered the most important aroma in aromatherapy, an ancient art just now becoming popular in this country. Lavender is known for its "balancing" properties. If you are weary and have low energy, lavender is energizing; if you are feeling overstressed, lavender is calming and soothes frazzled nerves. Lavender revitalizes the body and tends the spirit, bringing you back to a state of balance. The history of lavender's benefits is long and well-documented: Emotion: With antidepressant and sedative qualities, lavender lifts depression, eases stress and anxiety, and is useful in overcoming headaches, migraine and insomnia. Insomnia: The sedative quality of lavender can induce sleep and ease problems of insomnia, restlessness and agitation. Skin: Lavender is antiseptic and anti-inflamatory; healing cuts, burns, sunburns, insect bites, acne, eczema and even dandruff. Breathing: Lavender is an antiseptic and can kill germs. It is also an expectorant, which breaks up congestion. It can help fight colds, throat infections, coughs, sinusitis and flu. Circulation: Lavender is a sedative and hypotensive, and reduces high blood pressure and palpitations. Digestion: Lavender use aids in easing indigestion, flatulence and nausea and alleviates bad breath or tooth ache. Muscular: Lavender is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic; the oil is good for aches, pains, sprains, cramps and spasms. Source: Lavender, Nature's Way to Relaxation and Health by Philippa Waring
Alchemists carries 5 different lavender essential oils, including the essential oil produced on the farms of Sonoma Lavender in California, and many bath and stress-relief products and gifts infused with lavender.
Lavender pics and attributes of lavender courtesy of Sonoma Lavender.
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