Lavender flowers.
Lavender essential oil can be added to massage oils to add aromatherapy effects of calming and relaxation. Pain management with lavender oil massage helps to relax the body so that it can begin to heal the area affected by pain or injury.
Safety
Lavender oil is appropriate for all ages.
Lavender oil is safe for children and infants. It is one of the most gentle and versatile of all the aromatherapy herbs.
Anti-Inflammatory
Pain from inflammation is relieved with lavender oil in the bath water, or by applying with massage.
Sunburns
Sunburns can be helped with lavender oil.
Directly applying lavender oil to skin after over-exposure to the sun can reduce redness and inflammation.
Emotional Effects
Lavender oil calms and soothes the nervous system.
Lavender oil has been used to promote sleep because it has a sedative effect. Chronic pain often interferes with regular sleep.
Antibiotic
Lavender oil can be used to treat pain associated with the flu, or other cold viruses. Application of lavender oil with a chest rub, creams or compresses helps to promote rest while healing.
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