Posted by Gerald Sigmund
on October 31, 2019
Lavender is probably one of the most popular essential oils. But lavender oil doesn't just smell good; it also has anti-inflammatory and calming properties and can even help with falling asleep .
Where does lavender oil come from?
We immediately associate lavender with the French Provence . There, the purple-blue lavender fields bloom from the beginning of June to the middle of August, thus unfolding their healing properties.
How is lavender essential oil produced?
Lavender essential oil is obtained by distilling the flower spikes. It takes 120 kilograms of flowers and leaves to produce one liter of oil. This results in a highly concentrated oil with a strong fragrance!
How does lavender oil work?
The intense and distinctive fragrance has a generally renewing , harmonizing and calming effect on body, mind and soul.
1. Superpower comes from within
The healing effects are due to ingredients such as camphor, linalyl acetate, and linalool. Linalyl acetate is responsible for the oil's intense fragrance.
2. Goodbye, cold!
Linalool has antrimicrobial , anti-inflammatory , and antiseptic properties. Camphor also exhibits healing effects: it is germicidal and expectorant .
3. All good things come in threes.
These three key ingredients also all have a relaxing effect on the central nervous system in the brain. This is because the oil's aromatic compounds bind to the brain and reach all nerve pathways in the body.
4. Always think clearly.
The scent of lavender particularly activates the right hemisphere of the brain, which is responsible for emotions and feelings . As a result, the fragrance promotes mental clarity , resolves confusion, and soothes restlessness, nervousness, anxiety, and worry. Furthermore, the scent can also calm feelings such as anger and tension.
5. Good night!
Lavender also helps with sleep disorders and nightmares , promoting restful sleep. After a long day, this scent is perfect for relaxing and unwinding !
Lavender oil is therefore a universal healing oil !
