lavender essential oil, lavandula angustifolia
along with being the most recognised and popular of the essential oils, lavender is possibly one of the most useful as well. reported properties include: analgesic, anti-convulsive, anti-depressant, anti-phlogistic, antirheumatic, antseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, and as a diuretic. often it is applied topically and is regarded as being useful for disinfecting and helping to heal minor wounds and burns but most importantly as a calming and relaxing oil.
used in our eco-castile & ecobasik ranges
lemon essential oil, citrus limomum
health benefits include:
stress:- lemon essential oil is calming in nature. it helps in removing mental fatigue, exhaustion,
insomnia:- ensures good sleep and helps those suffering from insomnia. dizziness, anxiety, nervousness and nervous tension.
immune system:- lemon essential oil is high in vitamins so helps in increasing the immunity of the body. it stimulates white blood cells and therefore increases your ability to fight disease. it also improves the circulation of the body.
fever:- effective against infectious diseases such as fever, malaria and typhoid.
hair care:- lemon essential oil is great as a hair tonic. it helps add strength, shine and health to the hair shaft.
skin care:- great for increasing the luster of dull skin. It is astringent and detoxifying.
used in our eco-castile & ecobasik ranges
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