God Almighty endowed us with a beautiful nature rich in natural resources that are very beneficial to man. Among the most prominent of these resources are plants, which constitute a treasure of nature that is invaluable. All plants in nature have a great benefit, whether for the environment, animals or humans, and plants are very many types that are countless, but today we will only talk about the lavender flower and its benefits. to the human being.
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Lavender is one of the types of plants and belongs to the Helenaceae family. It was known in ancient times as “Darm”, and is distinguished from other plants by its fragrant aroma and its violet color that attracts attention. The lavender flower is a spikelet in shape, and its leaves are rough in texture, and the most suitable areas for its cultivation are plateaus and rocky areas, so it is grown abundantly in France, Italy, England, Norway, and Australia, and this flower has three types: the eastern lavender, the Lithuanian lavender, and the eastern Caspian lavender .
The lavender flower is a rich flower and can be used in many ways, so that it can be sold in the form of beautiful bouquets to give a beautiful view and a fragrant aroma, or it is possible to dry these flowers and then crush them and make a powder from them, so that it is packed in containers and sold in the market. It is worth noting that the lavender flowers are used before they bloom, and an essential oil can be extracted from the lavender flower, which is a pale yellowish or slightly greenish oil, and it is used in many things, such as making perfumes and soaps, or for medical uses, The quality of this oil increases with the temperature and dryness of the climate.
Benefits of lavender flower
The lavender flower offers many benefits to humans, as follows:
- Lavender is used in the perfume industry for its beautiful aromatic scent.
- Lavender has a great role in calming the body and nerves.
- Lavender oil can be added to the bath water to feel refreshed, and the body can be massaged with this oil to feel relaxed.
- Lavender is of great importance in treating insomnia and getting rid of anxiety and stress, as well as treating depression.
- There are some types of lavender perfumes with an effect similar to sterilizers, so they are used to sterilize patients’ rooms in hospitals.
- It activates the heart, liver, spleen and kidneys.
- It is used to prevent the appearance of body odor.
- Treats fungal infections, throat, and headaches.
- Treats respiratory diseases and digestive problems.
- Used as an anticonvulsant.
- It plays a major role in diuresis, cleansing the body, and expelling gases from the intestines.
- Works to expel insects from the house.
- They can be used as a treatment for gout, rheumatism and infectious diseases.
- It imparts a unique flavor to food when applied as a flavoring with it.
- Accelerate the healing of wounds.
- It is used to treat alopecia, and it also promotes hair growth.
- It reduces pain caused by tonsillectomy in children.
- It plays a big role in relieving symptoms that precede menstruation.
- It is very useful for the skin, as it works to rid it of acne.
- Treat vomiting and toothache.
