Soothing Lavendar For Soothing You
Lavendar is not only a gorgeous color, but is also an old (and quite effective) plant for soothing raw nerves and calming the body. It is therefore, also a great plant for inducing sleep.
A few facts about Lavendar
Lavender originated in the western Mediterranean and Arabians are believed to have been the first to domesticate the flowering shrubbery. The Romans later spread the growing and cultivation of the plant across Europe. The Pilgrims brought lavender to America. Lavender was also one of the first plants brought to Australia in the 1800’s.
Many herb gardens contain garden grown or container grown lavender. Lavender is grown in somewhat alkaline soil, in a sunny location with good drainage.
What is can do for insomnia….
Lavender’s essential oils act as a tranquilizer to calm the central nervous system, making it highly effective as an herbal remedy for insomnia. The dried flowers and leaves can be brewed and drunk in a tea, or the plant’s essential oils can be extracted from the plant. Essential oils can be applied to the skin as a muscle relaxant, or the scent can be inhaled as used in aromatherapy. Since the feet (yes – who knew!?!?) are know as an area of the body that quickly absorbs topically applied products, massaging lavender oil into the feet will have a calming effect. The essential oil can be vaporized in a vaporizer or added to a warm bath and inhaled. You can also create a sachet of the dried leaves and flowers, sprinkle with essential lavender oil, and slip it under your pillow.
Important notes:
Some people who apply lavender topically have experienced an allergic reaction when the oil contacts the skin. Always conduct an allergy test on a small patch of skin to test for sensitivity prior to using a full application.
It’s also important to note that not all lavender species have the same calming effects. Spanish lavender, for example, is used to invigorate and wake up the body.
So, make sure you know what you’re buying – always best to buy from a reputable, and ideally organic, provider such as : Mountain Rose Herbs
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