Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Your Herb of the Week is Lavender Visit Years to Your Health for Essential Oils: http://getresponse.com/t/10782361/415146/142927923/1/ Read the Whole Article here: http://getresponse.com/t/10782362/415146/142927923/1/ Imagine a flower being able to calm your nerves, reduce inflammation and swelling, promote faster healing for minor burns, decrease muscle pain, alleviate insomnia, and work as a natural bug repellant? That purple colored flower named Lavender, which is derived from the Latin word lavera meaning " to wash " , is one of the most versatile essential oils the plant kingdom has to offer. Additionally, it's obtained without a prescription. Originally found in the Mediterranean countries, the perennial herb Lavender has long been prized for its perfume and medicinal qualities. Lavender oil is obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species of lavender. Lavender oil is used in aromatherapy to lift depression, combat tiredness and help relaxation. It has strong disinfectant properties. One of the most gentle and versatile essential oils, Lavender can have a positive influence on your mental, emotional, physical, and metaphysical state. This oil brings clarity, peace of mind, and emotional balance. Lavender has been successfully used to treat insomnia, depression, impatience, stress, and worry. Lavender is one of those essential oils that brings out the best healing properties in other essential oils it is blended with. Lavender and relaxation are two words that are virtually synonymous with each other. Lavender is an all-purpose oil for skin care. Its effect is antibacterial, pain-relieving, healing for wounds, soothing for skin diseases, deodorizing, antiseptic, fungicidal, insect-repelling, rejuvenating, and anti-inflammatory. Lavender may be used to treat all types of skin and is effective for acne and oily hair, itchy skin, hand care, cracked skin, bruises, shock injuries, acne scars, blisters, abscesses, furuncles, warts, boils, eczema, wounds, and burns. A bath with Lavender soothes and heals the skin after sunburn. Read more about Lavender here: http://getresponse.com/t/10782362/415146/142927923/1/ Visit Years to Your Health for Herbs and Supplements: http://getresponse.com/t/10782363/415146/142927923/1/ EatMoreHerbs.com 1300 Atlanta Irving Texas 75062 United States -- To or to change your contact details, visit: http://getresponse.com/r?p=0wfT/3x/H93KTU3Eg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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