The healing power of : Lavender.

 Lavender has a calming, soothing and uplifting effect and balances the mind..

Due to the antiseptic and bacteriological and analgesic properties the oil helps to treat cuts, wounds, burns, bruises, pimples, allergies, insect bites and sore throats.
Lavender can be put in inhalers and vaporizers to treat colds and coughs, or can be applied directly to the chest, neck, and back.

The oil is also an expectorant and therefore helps with colds and flu. Lavender oil works antihypertensive, prevents stomach cramps, nausea and indigestion.

It also helps to prevent rheumatism. Stress, depression and insomnia may well be treated with lavender oil..  

 ~~Active Ingredients~~

Lavender oil contains the natural alcohol linalool; ketones; esters; and aldehydes. Linalol provides lavender's antiseptic properties by effectively killing bacteria and viruses. Linalol also helps healing skin irritations including burns, wounds, acne and sores. The aldehydes in lavender are responsible for its distinct aroma and soothing properties. The ketones in lavender effectively reduce pain and inflammation and help induce sleep. The esters in lavender reduce soreness and swelling, prevent muscle spasms, fight fungal infections and prevent scarring. The esters in lavender also help relieve tension, depression and hysteria, and they help regulate moods.

 Lavender field

Lavender essential oil can be massaged into the scalp to take care of dandruff, dry scalp, and hair loss; it can also be used on the hair to treat lice, eggs from lice, and even nits. By using lavender oil daily you can treat alopecia; a disease that causes hair loss, and improve your hair's texture as well.

Used as a tea to relieve headaches and soothe nerves.. it is effective against flatulence, almost fainting, dizziness, and halitosis (bad breath)...and a lot more. Here's a list:


Abscesses,
Acne,
ADHD
Allergies,
Alopecia,
 Anxiety, 
Asthmatic bronchitis,
Athlete's foot,
Bad breath, 
Bruises, 
Burns,
Catarrh, 
Colds,
Colic,
Cystitis,
Dandruff,
Depression, 
Dermatitis,
Dysmenorrhea,
Dyspepsia,
Eczema,
Flatulence,
Hair Restoration, 
Halitosis,
Hemorrhoids,
Hypertension,
Inflammatory acne, 
Insect bites/stings,
Insomnia,
Lice,Lumbago,
Migraine, headaches, 
Psoriasis,
Rheumatism muscle sprains and strains, 
Ringworm,
Stomach cramps,
Stress,
Sunburn,
Throat infections, laryngitis and whooping cough,
Tired hands and feet, 
Vomiting, nausea, 
Winter flu,

Or just because it smells great...

 Lavender  promotes menstruation. 

This herb should not be used during pregnancy.

Also, people with asthma could be allergic to the lavender herb.