Lavender is one of the flowers used to make essences, perfumes and oils for aromatherapy not only but also have many other properties. Undoubtedly one of the best options when choosing an oil for aromatherapy because it is relaxing and in many cases even sedative, so it is worthwhile that you consider if you want to practice aromatherapy home. This paper will review some of these properties so you know if what you're looking for.

Properties of lavender
Lavender is used in aromatherapy especially those who suffer from anxiety and are very nervous just because as mentioned earlier, this scent is very relaxing, in fact, in many extreme cases, has been shown to attenuate behaviors and reactions lavender is stirred by the inspiration of its aroma or by using cloths soaked with oil of lavender. On the other hand it is interesting to provide the data that lavender has hypnotic properties and therefore is widely used to induce sleep in people who have trouble in sleeping.

But if we are going to properties that have applied this scent diseases or ailments can say that one of the most remarkable is its antiseptic and healing. In fact in ancient time, is used to make ointments wipes for those who had a wound not only to heal the wound faster but also to ease the pain. On the other hand, it is widely used in hot baths to treat all types of rheumatic pains as well as skin infections such as acne and insect bites. A curious fact that we can give about the smell of lavender is that repels many insects and we suggest that in very hot humid nights try to light a lavender spiral you see that mosquito will not closer to you. In fact in ancient Egypt, people used to carry a branch of lavender to it.

Some important points to consider
Although alternative therapies such as aromatherapy have no adverse health effects, it is important to highlight some points that are important. For example, it is advisable not to apply lavender aromatherapy essential oils during periods of pregnancy and lactation and also to children who are younger than 7 years. On the other hand, it is recommended that lavender aromatherapy is made by people who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders such as ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome or gastritis. For patients with neurological diseases like Parkinson's or epilepsy, are also not recommended. Why is this? It is believed that the essential oil of lavender can cause various types of contact dermatitis while also believed that in doses much large is neurotoxin. Of course we recommend that when you go to do this or any other alternative therapy consults first with your doctor. Alternative therapies regardless of the type you choose should always be a complementary treatment and should never replace medical treatment.