You've probably seen fields of bright, soft purple flowers growing beautifully in a row, which emit an amazing spicy aroma. If you happen to see this, then you know that these are lavender fields. A native plant from the Mediterranean, it reaches a height of 30 to 60 cm. The flowers have a mild cool smell. As Hippocrates said: "Lavender warms the brain from the cravings of past years."
Fragrant herb lavender. Application
The grass contains the most valuable essential oil, for which lavender is grown on an industrial scale. This oil is used in cosmetology, perfumery, aromatherapy and traditional medicine. The calming effect of the oil on the human nervous system should be highlighted. It will help to cope with insomnia, depression and other nervous disorders, being an excellent antidepressant. With regard to medical purposes, lavender oil is recommended for chronic migraines, high blood pressure, as well as in the treatmentdiseases of the cardiovascular system. Lavender will cope with a rapid pulse and normalize blood flow to the heart. As a choleretic agent, as well as normalizing the functioning of the liver and gallbladder, lavender is perfect. The use of essential oil is also recommended for arthritis, cramps, muscle pain and rheumatism. Lavender oil supports the immune system and prevents infection of the body with viruses and colds.
Lavender. Application in cosmetology
Lavender oil is known and valued for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, soothing and regenerating properties. It will cope with burns, eczema, other wounds, relieve herpes. Lavender has also been used in the treatment of acne, skin whitening and restoration of damaged tissues (acne scars). You can put a couple of drops of lavender oil on a cotton pad and wipe your face with it in the morning and evening. Or add drops to masks for problem skin (clay, protein with lemon). Oil can also be added to hair masks against hair loss and dandruff.
Lavender flowers. Application
No less useful are dried lavender flowers, which are used to make a very he althy tea. Such a mug can be drunk at night for a sound and restful sleep. The next morning, after just one cup, you will feel a powerful charge of vivacity and positive energy. Lavender, the use of flowers of which is also recommended for colds, will have an anti-inflammatory effect. The infusion will alsouseful in intestinal disorders. Lavender flowers are recommended for relaxing baths after a hard day at work or a stressful situation.
One of the plants whose beneficial properties are used almost everywhere is lavender. The use of this flower with a pleasant color and smell is very wide: from the common cold to female diseases and cleansing the digestive system of toxins. Pregnant women, as well as patients with anemia, with individual intolerance to lavender in any form will have to be abandoned. Also, you can not use it in combination with iron and iodine.
