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Lavender has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,500 years. Today lavender is the most popular essential oil in the world. Here are just 7 proven uses for this amazing oil

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,500 years especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Ancient Persians, Greeks, and Romans added lavender flowers to their bathwater. The name itself comes from the Latin “lavare” meaning to wash. The Egyptians used lavender as a perfume, as well as for mummification.

Aromatherapy massage with lavender essential oil was found effective in relieving pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2016

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Lavender: Essential Oil : CK(472) : AC(75)

Diseases : Osteoarthritis: Knee : CK(2289) : AC(269)

Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy Massage : CK(331) : AC(33)

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics : CK(7825) : AC(1237)

Additional Keywords : Aromatherapy Massage, Essential Oils : CK(1005) : AC(429), Knee health, lavender oil, osteoarthritis

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Many women are plagued by painful menstrual periods. Many resort to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or birth control pills. But inhaling lavender essential oil may significantly reduce their symptoms.

More women under 30 miss school or work because of painful menstrual cramps than for any other reason. They are plagued by abdominal cramps, sharp or aching pains, and lower back pain.

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Lavendula angustifolia essential oil was shown in most cases to interact synergistically with conventional antimicrobials.

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Lavender: Essential Oil : CK(472) : AC(75)

Diseases : Candida Albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa : CK(472) : AC(358), Staphylococcus aureus infection : CK(762) : AC(565)

Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial : CK(1559) : AC(782)

Additional Keywords : Candida Albicans : CK(4) : AC(4), Essential Oils : CK(1005) : AC(429), lavender oil, lavendula, Natural Substance Synergy : CK(1374) : AC(659), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus infection

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Lavender is not only beautiful but one of the most medically useful essential oils. Recent research is proving its power and versatility to provide effective and safe alternatives to pharmaceuticals for common physical and psychological challenges

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Aromatherapy massage with lavender essential oil was found effective in relieving pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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Lavendula angustifolia essential oil was shown in most cases to interact synergistically with conventional antimicrobials.

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