Lavender is more than just a pretty plant to look at, we at On Call Medical Clinic would like to share this interesting information with you about this amazing plant.
This purple flowering plant may be a powerful healer. One small study found that lavender essential oil relieved soreness and redness for women who had episiotomies, vaginal cuts made to deliver babies. Another study showed that inhaling lavender essence, aka aromatherapy, eased pain from C-section childbirths.
Trying to slow down hair loss? Massaging your scalp regularly with a mix of lavender oil and other herb essential oils may help slow hair loss. Research goes on to see if lavender oil might help hair grow, too.
Culinary lavender adds a clean sweetness to just about any dish. It also packs ursolic acid, a nutrient that may help fight cancer and burn more calories.
Ancient Roman soldiers counted on lavender’s antibacterial powers to treat upset stomach and other illnesses. Some research suggests that the plant’s essential oil can help fight colitis, inflammation of the colon that can lead to pain and diarrhea. It may do this by helping fend off bad bacteria and protecting the infection-fighting strains.
House cleaners in Medieval times sprinkled floors with this aromatic herb to refresh stale or sickly air. It still works great on modern carpets to quash bad odors and to fight bacteria. Make your own floor deodorizer with 8 drops of lavender oil to ½ cup of baking soda. Sprinkle it over your carpet, let it sit for a few minutes, and vacuum.
Lavender can improve your memory. A recent study found that nursing students who took a sniff of lavender right before a test scored much higher than their peers. Those test takers retained more information, concentrated better, and were less anxious.
We at On Call Medical Clinic hope that this information was helpful. We gathered this information from the WebMD website. Please remember when minor illnesses or accidents occur we are here 7 days a week to help. We have state of the art laboratory facilities. Please visit our website at www.oncallclinic.com to learn about all the different medical services we provide.
