Lavender

what is lavender?

lavender is a common ingredients in shampoos,soaps and sachets for scenting clothes.people appreciate lavender for its fragrance.the name of lavender is come from Latin root lavare which means to wash".perhaps lavender got its name because it was frequently used in baths to help purify the body and spirit.

lavender is native to the mountainous zones of Mediterranean that can be found at sunny,stony habitats.however today you can found this herbs flourishes throughout southern Europe,Australia and united states.lavender can grows to the height of roughly 60 cm and its heavily branched short shrub.the fragrents scents of this herbs come from the oil in lavender small,blue violet flowers.

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the fresh flower and lavender  plant has a medicinal properties,this part were extracted to produce essential oil.scietntiest confirmed that lavender can give slight calming,soothing and sedative effects when you inhales this herbs scent.

benefits of lavender

1)ALOPECIA AREATA

• alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair to fall out,often in patches
• one study show that 86 people with alopecia areata message their scalps with lavender and other essential oils experienced significant hair growth compared to those who only used essential oil
• meanwhile, one study show that lavender can be used to treat women with hirsuitism(excessive hair growth)

2)AGITATION OR INSOMNIA

• researcher has proof that aromatherapy with lavender may improve sleep quality,promote relation,slow the activity of the nervous systems and lift the mood in people suffering from sleep disorder 
• other studies suggest that massage with lavender essential oil can improved sleep quality,more stable mood,better concentration and reduced anxiety
• several studies lavender aromatherapy may help reduce agitation in people with dementia
• German has approved lavender flowers  as a  tea for insomnia,restlessness and nervous stomach irritations

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3)OTHER BENEFITS

• herbalist used lavender oil to treat skin ailments,such as wounds,eczema and acne
• one study prove that lavender oil may improve pain control after surgery
• aromatherapist use lavender in inhalation to treat headaches,nervous disorders and exhaustion

precaution when using this herbs

• some people after inhaling or absorbing lavender through their skin,they had nausea,vomiting,headache and chills
• some people had allergic reaction to the lavender
• oral used of lavender may cause constipation,headache and increase appetite
• do not take lavender oil orally because it toxic
• pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using lavender   

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other herbs that can help insomnia

• kave
• valerian
• chamomile