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Lavender is a plant that produces purple flowers with a sweet floral scent. It has medicinal and therapeutic properties. Lavender is one of the best essential oils because of the many health benefits including anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties. Below is a list of other important health benefits of using lavender oils.

Improves sleep

Insomnia is a problem that affects most people on a day to day basis. If you experience it, you are recommended to drop a few drops of lavender essential oils on your pillow before you go to sleep. Lavender will help to induce sleep. You have to be cautious not to swallow the oil as it can be poisonous.

Helps in skin treatment

Most essential oils are used in the treatment of blemishes on the skin but lavender oil is the best. It’s mostly used in the treatment of acne , eczema, and other skin conditions. Lavender is considered as the best essential oil for acne If applied to an affected area, it can reduce inflammation and treat blemishes. 

Before its usage, lavender has to be diluted with carrier oil if it’s to be applied on sensitive skin. This will help to avoid skin irritations.it also has antioxidant properties that help wounds heal faster.

May help to reduce pain

 Most people prefer to get over the counter drugs when in a lot of pain. What they don’t know is that Lavender essential oils are one of the best effective remedies for chronic pain. This is because it contains anti-inflammatory properties.

 Aromatherapy with essential oils diluted in water is one of the best remedies in relieving pain. Lavender oils also contain polysaccharides which contains molecules that help to cure inflammatory diseases like arthritis and rheumatism. Lavender essential oils can as well be used during labor to reduce the intensity of the pain.

Helps to reduce blood pressure

Chronic high blood pressure is brought about by overworking of the heart. Various studies have found out that, when people inhale lavender essential oils after they have had open-heart surgery, it can help to lower their blood pressure.

Helps to relieve asthma symptoms

 The anti-inflammatory effects found on lavender oils can improve bronchial asthma. Lavender essential oils are known to impact the respiratory system positively. This helps in relieving inflammation and mucus hyperplasia

Promotes hair growth

The application of essential lavender oils on the hair follicles results in an increased number of hair follicles. It also leads to a thicker dermal layer

Helps to reduce stress

 Stress can lead to depression anxiety and headaches. Lavender essential oils help to boost moods and reduce stress. Lavender essential oils massages have psychological benefits, as it helps to decrease anxiety.

  Reduces the growth of fungus

 Studies have found out that lavender essential oils can be used to treat various infections resulting from a fungus. This includes ringworms, athletes' feet among others.

Lavender if used effectively may have many health benefits including the named above. It’s one of the best essential oils available in the market that you cannot afford to miss.