Lavender Essential Oil Essential Oil (Lavandula officinalis)Relaxing, antimicrobial essential oil from the mint family. |
Probably the most versatile oil, Lavender is an excellent oil for burns, muscular problems, anxiety and sleep disorders. This oil is also excellent for use on insect bites or other skin irritations and is one of the few that is safe to use undiluted on the skin.
Scent Characteristics: Penetrating, herbaceous, sweet, floral, clean fragrance that blends exceptionally well.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
MILD VULNERARY An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).
STRONG ANTIFUNGAL Herbs that destroy fungus.
STRONG MUSCLE-RELAXANT Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.
Lavender Essential Oil may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual and constitution. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.
Lavender Essential Oil may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
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