About Lavender :
Popular for its anti-mircrobial and anti-inflammatory functions, Lavender is a holistic herb offering solutions across dental, hair and drug resistance problems. Currently gaining its popularity as a medicinal herb for drug side-effects, Lavender is found in the valleys of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Kashmir Valleys.
-Lavender helps fight dental infections
Lavender species offer a promising alternative to some of the synthetic materials in the field of dental sciences. It may be used to treat local infections, as an alternative to antibiotics, in reducing dental anxiety, or to prevent the formation of biofilm on teeth. It may be used in oral formulations, as vapor, or as a local medicament.a
- Lavender is a pain-reliever
Popular for its antinociceptive properties, oral usage of lavender has shown significant pain reduction results. The medicine community is also exploring its use as a replacement for opioid and steroidal pain relievers in drug addiction therapy. Lavender oil usage is also being explored in complementary therapy for cancer.
- Lavender is a mood & sleep stabilizer
Studies have proven that lavender carries a fragrance and a stimulus unique to itself. Aside from using it to treat neurological issues like migraine, lavender oils are being used extensively in aromatherapy to aid mental health disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, PTSD etc. Recent studies conducted also show that lavender oil can aid in cognitive development in adults.
-Lavender as a hair tonic
Lavender essential oils are also being used to improve hair quality, reduce hair loss , eradicate lice and promote hair regrowth working best with carrier oils such as jojoba oil, almond oil or coconut oil.
- Lavender is carminative and sedative
Lavender oil has muscle relaxing properties that are extremely effective in usage in massage therapy settings. Currently, Lavender is being explored therapeutically to reduce menstrual cramps and symptoms associated with PMS disorder as well. L
- Lavender as a skin tonic
Lavender has the ability to act as a skin tonic lessening acne, evening skin tone, and reducing wrinkles. Free radicals are partly responsible for fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Lavender oil is full of antioxidants, which help protect you from the free radicals.
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