Headaches and anxiety are common problems for millions of people. Modern pharmaceutical treatments for these conditions are harsh on the body and have many side effects. Many people are interested in gentle, natural ways to ease these common ailments. Many people only think of potpourri and perfume when they think of lavender, but this little flower holds many powers. Throughout history, humans have been using lavender as a medical treatment for a range of ailments, including headaches and anxiety.
Lavender is more than just a pretty scent. In medical studies, lavender has been shown to have many health effects, including antibacterial, antifungal, antidepressant, sedative, and detoxifying abilities. This mighty flower has been used to treat conditions ranging from wounds to aging, to depression, to insomnia.
A recent study found that migraine sufferers can improve symptoms by smelling lavender essential oil when they feel a headache coming on. Another study found that smelling lavender for 3 minutes decreased anxiety scores and improved mood and problem-solving abilities.
Lavender aromatherapy is commonly used with other pain therapies, to relax patients and reduce the need for conventional pain medications. The pleasant smell of lavender is soothing and correlated with changes in the brain that produce content, tranquil state.
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Lavender is wonderful for culinary use and adds a lovely floral flavor to foods and drinks. From the kitchen to the medicine cabinet, lavender also has a history of oral use to treat anxiety and depression. Several studies have shown that lavender performs as well as many commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals to decrease anxiety symptoms. Researchers have demonstrated that lavender reduces symptoms of mild depression in clinical trials, and makes depression medications more effective.
Lavender has a long history of improving human health and wellbeing. Enjoy this wonderful flower’s scent, flavor, and relaxing properties in this delicious lavender lemonade.
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Ingredients
1 cup raw honey
5 cups pure water
1/4 cup dried lavender or 1 drop lavender essential oil
5 lemons, peeled and juiced.
How to make
1. Pour 1/2 the water in a pan, bring to boil and remove from heat
2. Add honey and dried lavender let steep for 15- 20 minutes.
3. Strain mixture and pour it into a larger container.
4. Add lemon juice and the remaining water. Stir well.
5. Ready to drink.
