Lavender is an aromatic herb that soothes the senses and has a beneficial effect on overall health.

It is one of the gentlest essential oils, but is highly powerful, with a chemically complex structure of more than 150 active components.

It has strong analgesic, detoxifier, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, hypotensive, and sedative properties, and effectively helps in the treatment of various ailments and diseases.

Florida researchers have found that lavender oil lowers pulse rates in students taking stressful exams, and reduces their anxiety. Moreover, they found that this soothing oil reduces pre-surgery anxiety in patients.

Pure lavender oil has been found to ease labor pains, treat insomnia, reduce depression, and help in the case of pain, hangovers, headaches, and sinus congestion.

According to the Natural Medicine Journal:

 “Much prior research on lavender has focused on the administration of lavender via an olfactory route. The anxiolytic activity of lavender olfaction has been demonstrated in several small and medium-sized clinical trials.

The efficacy of aromatherapy of lavender is thought to be due to the psychological effects of the fragrance combined with the physiological effects of volatile oils in the limbic system.

These calming effects of lavender oil and single constituents may be the origin of the traditional use of lavender. Lavender oil olfaction has been shown to decrease anxiety, as measured by the Hamilton rating scale, and can increase mood scores.“

Lavender lemonade is a delicious combo of potent natural ingredients that treats insomnia, calms the mind, improves mood, eases pain, and fights depression.

Wonder How To explains:

“Lemonade, though known as a sweet summery beverage, offers therapeutic benefits all by its lonesome thanks to its fruity contents.

Lemon juice is a great source of many nutrients, from folate to vitamin C (the latter can help with migraines), and lemons can give the immune system a boost. Pretty much anything citrus-based is widely known in aromatherapy as an antidepressant and can help improve concentration.

With the addition of lavender, lemonade becomes especially helpful for stressed-out minds. Lavender oil is gentle and powerful, and it works as an anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, detoxifier, and sedative.

Also, according to research conducted by naturopathic physician Jeremy Appleton, the scent of lavender works to change our perception of pain. Appleton’s work indicates that when we smell lavender, we are better able to tolerate pain like headaches.”

Now, here is how to prepare lavender lemonade at home and reap all the benefits of this amazing herb:

Lavender Lemonade with Lavender Essential Oil

Ingredients:

• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 6 peeled and juiced lemons
• 1 cup of raw organic honey
• 12 cups of pure water
• Lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

Just combine the ingredients, leave the lemonade in the fridge for a bit, and enjoy it!

Source: healthylivingidea.com