Lavender contains two effective components, agarwood alcohol and agarwood acetate, which can play a good overall calming and relaxing role in the central nervous system and its organs, and also has a positive regulatory role in the secretion of serotonin (a neurotransmitter). Therefore, lavender and lavender essential oil have outstanding effects in calming the nerves.
The main function of lavender pillow is pleasant fragrance, calming the mind, relaxing the body, caring and calming the mood. When people sleep, the temperature of the head makes the effective components of the medicine in the pillow slowly emit fragrance and condense around the pillow. Through the absorption of drugs by oral cavity, pharyngeal mucosa and skin, the effect of dredging qi and blood, smelling incense and treating diseases can be achieved, and the effect of keeping you healthy during sleep can be achieved. Lavender is considered to be the most calming, soothing and hypnotic plant. It can relieve tension, calm the mind and calm the still air. So putting lavender in the pillow can improve the quality of sleep.
How to operate: Lavender leaves or flowers can be made into small sachets and placed in pillows. Flowers play a stronger role than leaves. Put a little less at first, and put a little more after getting used to the taste. But the best effect is of course lavender essential oil.
The fragrance of lavender has a soothing and calming effect, which is helpful to sleep. Drinking a cup of lavender scented tea before going to bed can help you enter a sweet dream. Lavender tea is brewed with dried flower buds. Take a tablespoon and put it in the pot, then pour in boiling water. Stew for 5 minutes and enjoy. It is also very sweet and delicious without honey and sand tea sugar. The rich aroma of this tea makes people feel happy and has no side effects. It has many functions such as calming, relieving gastrointestinal spasm, refreshing, eliminating flatulence, helping digestion, preventing nausea and dizziness, relieving anxiety and nervous migraine, and preventing colds. Drinking it when your voice is hoarse is also helpful for recovery.
Matters needing attention in soaking lavender in water
Lavender soaking in water is good for your health, but you should pay attention to the dosage every time. Under normal circumstances, the amount of lavender soaked in water should not be too large, and the dosage should be controlled at about 3~5g. If you take it in large quantities, it will easily lead to physical discomfort and even nerve paralysis. Many people like to mix lavender with other teas, so the dosage should be reduced. If lavender is used alone, use more.
Other effects of lavender
Lavender flower essence can promote cell regeneration, accelerate wound healing, has excellent repair effect, and can quickly reduce faded acne marks. Improve dry skin and lack of water; Itching skin, weak sensitivity and low resistance; Acne, acne, black and white head; Spots and dullness.
Promote cell regeneration, balance oil secretion, help improve skin such as scald, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, abscess, etc., improve scars, inhibit bacterial growth, and help hair grow. Does lavender help you sleep?
The conditioning effect of lavender
Strengthening stomach and relieving pain
It has been widely used in medical treatment since ancient times. Both stems and leaves can be used as medicine, which has the effects of strengthening stomach, sweating and relieving pain. It is a good medicine for treating cold, abdominal pain and eczema.
clear heat and detoxicate
Lavender essential oil can clear away heat and toxic materials, clean skin, control oil content, remove freckles and whiten skin, remove wrinkles and dark circles, and promote the regeneration and recovery of damaged tissues.
Regulate endocrine
Lavender powder can treat acne, nourish hair, relieve pain and sedation, soothe nerves, regulate endocrine, beautify, soothe nerves, fade scars, remove acne marks, improve sleep, improve female diseases and eliminate depression.
Family efficacy of lavender
Drive away moths
Air-dried lavender is a natural substitute for mothballs containing toxic pesticides. A study found that lavender essential oil can effectively kill the larvae of a moth, which is worth a try. Just put the sachet filled with air-dried lavender in the wardrobe, which can not only drive away moths, but also make clothes have a fresh taste.
Make lemon-flavored drinks
If you want to make a lemon-flavored drink with a fresh taste, you can add a mixed solution of lavender and sugar to the lemon water, which not only quenches your thirst, but also has a beautiful color.
Medicinal value and taboo of lavender
Medicinal value of lavender
Lavender essential oil has been used as the following raw materials by pharmaceutical companies because of its bactericidal, analgesic and sedative effects. Raw materials for treating headache, insomnia, trauma, sterilization, burn, joint pain, heartbeat, scar and respiratory system. Raw materials for treating acne, burns, mosquito bites, psoriasis and eczema. Raw materials for treating and regulating hormone system, menstrual pain, knotting pain, depression, dyspepsia and slimming before and after physiological period.
Initial treatment of cold and cough; Raw materials for promoting capillary blood circulation and stabilizing blood pressure. Raw materials for treating central nervous system, relieving anxiety and improving insomnia.
The use of lavender is taboo.
Cann't take lavender tea for a long time
Lavender soaked in water must not be taken for a long time, otherwise it will easily damage your health. In addition, taking lavender tea for a long time will increase the possibility of fetal malformation in pregnant women, and abdominal pain and diarrhea may also occur.
Lavender is not suitable for working hours.
Lavender can relax and promote sleep after soaking in water. Therefore, Bian Xiao suggested that people who are working should not use lavender to avoid being too relaxed and affecting the quality of work.
Pregnant women should not take a lot of lavender.
Pregnant women can take some lavender in moderation, but don't take it in large quantities, so as not to cause serious consequences to the body. There are many ways to soak lavender in water. Just control the amount of lavender wine at ordinary times. However, if you prefer the fragrance of scented tea, you can also appropriately increase the amount of lavender.