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Lavender Scent for Relaxation

The Scent of lavender holds the properties of calm and relaxation so it is a natural stress reliever. With its fresh fragrance, this herb is also a natural remedy for insomnia and anxiety because it produces calming, soothing effects. Brain-wave studies show that smelling lavender increases alpha waves in the brain that are associated with relaxation. It's so calming; it can help relieve tension-caused headaches! Lavender contains natural chemicals that deaden the body's pain receptors.

English lavender is the most commonly lavender. It is often called the “queen of herbs”. To the ancient mystics, lavender was known to promote relaxation and restore health. The name ‘lavender’ comes from the Latin verb meaning ‘to wash’. This was a favorite ingredient in the Greek and Roman herbal baths used to scent the water.

Lavender is a multi-purpose herb. The dried flowers of lavender are used to make sachets, potpourris, and decorative pillows. The aromatic oil is used in the making of cologne and perfume. Lavender is also used in bath products and cleansing facial steams. It is a popular ingredient in tea. Mixed with other herbs, such as lemon balm and chamomile, it also makes a delicious, soothing herbal tea. It is also used for decorative uses as potpourri, dried flower arrangements and wreaths. An infusion of lavender can soothe and heal insect bites.

Ways To Use Lavender to Relax

• Keep fresh lavender flowers in rooms where you want to relax.

• Use the oil found in health-food stores, on a cotton ball and sniff for headaches or stress.

• Use lavender sachets in your draws. When you are feeling stress coming out, take it out and take a deep breath of the lavender scent.

• Add drops of lavender essential oils to your bath.

• Burn lavender candles for a relaxing atmosphere.

• Lavender soaps and potpourri in your bathroom will help a relaxing bathroom atmosphere.

• Sprinkle dried lavender flowers on carpets. When you vacuum it up, you fragrance your home is filled with the fragrance of lavender.

• Sprinkle the flowers under couch cushions for a calming scent.

• Lavender also comes in soaps, body lotions, perfumes, room spray, incense, drawer linens, bath salts, bubble bath gels, eye pillows, and massage oils.

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