The Health Benefits of Lavender

(Lavender Joy from 1800Flowers.com)

Mothers day is fast approaching and almost everyone would be scrambling to get their hands on a good bouquet of Mothers day flowers to give mom on her special day. There are several types, varieties and arrangements available making it hard for people to choose the best set for their mothers. My suggestion would be to offer her a good jar of properly arranged lavenders, which does not only look striking as the photo above, but also has certain health benefits that I did not know existed before.

These flowers give off a classic fragrance that has been used since the days of old and were used by both the ancient Greeks and Romans. The form that grows in the Mediterranean was thought to be a love herb and was poured or sprinkled on top of someone's head.

The benefits of aromatheraphy using these scents has been documented including its nerve-soothing abilities, as well as its sedative and spasmolytic qualities. Oils from this plant were also used to treat psoriasis and eczema and when mixed with vegetable oil, it can be used as a soothing lotion. When used in baths, it can relieve itchiness and neuralgic pain. It is also used as an insect repellent which can be a good way to protect your home from dengue viruses brought by mosquitoes.


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