Sleep Soundly with Aromatherapy
Lavender is a popular scent in the practice of aromatherapy. The relaxing aroma is used to soothe headaches and calm nerves. English lavender {Lavandula angustifalia) is the variety used to make most of the essential oils on the market today.
The oil is distilled from the oil glands embedded among the tiny flower blooms. It has a sweet, clean scent and can be used in lip balms, salves, perfumes and massage oils. Many people carry or wear small vials of lavender oil and massage into their temple when headaches occur. It is also a remedy for jet lag and allows travelers to go to sleep while traveling or changing time zones.
Lavender is a popular scent in the practice of aromatherapy. The relaxing aroma is used to soothe headaches and calm nerves. English lavender {Lavandula angustifalia) is the variety used to make most of the essential oils on the market today.
The oil is distilled from the oil glands embedded among the tiny flower blooms. It has a sweet, clean scent and can be used in lip balms, salves, perfumes and massage oils. Many people carry or wear small vials of lavender oil and massage into their temple when headaches occur. It is also a remedy for jet lag and allows travelers to go to sleep while traveling or changing time zones.
