The Many Uses of Lavender
"The Many Uses of Lavender"
Lavender. The name given to this plant came from the Latin verb 'Lavare" to wash, or 'livendulo' Livid or bluish. In Ancient Egypt, lavender was used for embalming and cosmetics. Jars filled with something resembling lavender were found in King Tut's tomb. At this time only royal families and higher priests used lavender. The Priests were the first perfumers and concoted inscence, adn aromatic oils to use in the temples. Ancient Rome used lavender for it's healing and antiseptics properties, for deterring insects and washing. Queen Elizabeth's love of lavender, used it in tea to treat her frequent migraines as well as a perfume. Adam and Eve took lavender with them when they were banished from the Garden of Eden. Lavender was thought to be a safeguard against evil. A lavender cross hung over the door for protection was common.
Lavender, this amazing beautiful herb has a pleasant fragrance and a soothing quality to boost. Today, lavender has been used to cure everything from menstrual cramps, upset stomach, sinuses, hangovers, tiredness, tension, exhaustion, rheumatism, arthritis, chronic pain, kidney disorder to stress relief, headaches and migraines. To induce sleep,a drop of essential oil on your pillow case is all that is needed! Lavender has become popular among aromatherapists in the use of inhalation therapy.
Lavender has long been used for it's calming and healing properties. Not only is it fragrant, it has a well known calming effect in treating headaches. migraines, insomnia, anxiety and chronic pain. It's use as a healing herb has been used for centuries. The oil may be effective because some chemical components help slow nerve impulses, reducing nervousness and excitability thus this helps to induce sleep. The lavender eye pillow is used for just this reason as well as to combat headaches, and migraines.
Externally, Lavender is one of the safest essential oils that can be used full strength on the skin. It can work well and be applied directly to cuts, bruises, blisters, bee stings, rubbed directly to the temples in case of headache or migraine, and scrapes.
In ancient times, soap was a luxury or unknown. Lavender oils were used as part of the bathing ritual. Massaging into the skin, then scraped off, carrying the dirt and impurities away with them.
Lavender can be used in sachets to keep the moths away, as well as providing a lovely scent.
Our Herbal Pillows carry this tradition forward. Experience the soothing scent of lavender!
