Lavender oil is one of the oldest and most acclaimed of all essential oils because of its pleasant and relaxing aroma and is even often used to produce perfume. It has been shown that the smell of this oil soothes and helps to get rid of headaches, fatigue, and in some cases, insomnia and nervous disorders.
Clinical studies have shown that lavender oil is very useful for human beings. It has antiseptic properties and helps with inflammation, joint pain, it heals minor wounds and cuts, burns and insect bites.
Essential lavender oil is produced by distillation from the sun dried lavender. This plant grows in hot areas in Africa, the Mediterranean region, in dry sandy soil. Highly valued oil is extracted from Lavandula species of flowers. Studies have shown that lavender essential oil helps to overcome anxiety, fear, and helps for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. It is also widely used to treat a variety of respiratory illnesses – colds, cough, bronchitis, angina. This is great for hair and skin care. Lavender oil has anti-bacterial and fungi corrosive properties, making it suitable for treating acne, wrinkles, psoriasis and various inflammations.