Lavender has small clusters of blue or garlic-red to purple flowers and its height is about 30 to 60 cm. Lavender is a plant from the lavender family, the leaves and green part of the plant have a volatile oil essence.
The chemical composition of lavender essential oil is composed of a type of cetane (with the smell of camphor and mint), cineole, alcohol and linalool. According to a research conducted in 2014, lavender essential oil has an inhibitory effect on pathogenic bacteria.
Uses of lavender
Aromatherapy: The scent of lavender leads to a feeling of health and relaxation in a person, in addition, it also plays a role in reducing stress, anxiety and mild pain. It also relieves the pain of menstrual cramps.
Reducing the symptoms of cancer and depression: The American National Cancer Society has stated that aromatherapy with lavender can reduce some symptoms related to chemotherapy. Also, lavender plays an auxiliary role in the treatment of depression. Of course, more research is needed to prove the role of lavender in the treatment of depression and relief from chemotherapy.
Insomnia and stress treatment: Lavender has long been prescribed for people who suffer from insomnia or poor sleep. Local use of lavender oil to relieve headaches is one of the other uses of this plant. In addition, in Germany, its supplement is used to treat insomnia and help create a sense of relaxation.
Reducing pain after cesarean section: Inhaling the smell of lavender along with injectable painkillers can also reduce pain after cesarean surgery.
Skin and hair health: topical use of lavender oil is used in the treatment of patchy hair loss (hair loss in a circular area on the head or face). In addition to these, lavender is useful topically in the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema, acne, sunburn and deep pimples. It is on this basis that the properties of lavender for the skin have always been of interest.
Other benefits: lavender has other roles, such as reducing nausea, headaches, eliminating loss of appetite, and the role of insecticide.