Many people enjoy the pleasing fragrance of lavender and use it to treat a variety of conditions. 

We usually associate lavender with its fragrance and its colour, but the lavender flower and the oil derived from it have a long history in herbal medicine. Lavender is a multipurpose plant, used in many ways to promote good health and well-being.

Our lavender products have many potential benefits for you to discover.

The name Lavender derives from the Latin root “lavare,” which literally means “to wash.” The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt. Later, lavender became a bath additive in many regions, including Persia, ancient Greece, and Rome. These cultures believed that lavender helped purify the body and mind.

Since ancient times, lavender has been used to treat many different ailments, including: 

  • mental health issues

  • anxiety

  • insomnia

  • depression

  • headaches

  • hair loss

  • nausea

  • acne

  • toothaches

  • skin irritations

  • cancer

 

Aromatherapy

Lavender is most commonly used in aromatherapy. The fragrance from the oils of the lavender plant is believed to help promote calmness and wellness as well as help to reduce stress, anxiety, and possibly even mild pain. Studies have found that topically applying lavender could reduce the severity of menstrual cramps.

Skin & Hair

When applied to the skin, lavender oils and body creams have shown positive results in helping with eczema, sunburns, acne, and diaper rash.

Sleep Aid

Lavender has been recommended to treat insomnia or other sleep disorders for many years. Placing sachets of lavender flowers in their pillows helps some people fall asleep and get a better night’s rest. 

Lavender is also used by aromatherapists to treat headaches, nervousness or restlessness. Massage therapists apply lavender oil to the skin, to act as both a calming agent and a sleep aid. In Germany, lavender tea has been approved as a supplement to treat sleep disruptions, restlessness, and some stomach irritations.

Possible Cancer and Dementia Relief

According to the National Cancer Institute, aromatherapy can help patients manage the side effects of cancer treatment. Smell receptors send messages to the brain that can affect mood. Similarily, it may also help adults who suffer from dementia.

Lavender & You

Many people have enjoyed the pleasing fragrance of lavender and used it to treat a variety of conditions. People say its uses range from helping them calm down and get a good night’s sleep to managing sleeplessness, anxiety, and menstrual cramps.