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Lavender is proven to relieve pain.  In one study 106 patients undergoing peripheral venous cannulation (PVC) were divided into two groups.  PVC is a procedure in which a tube is placed inside a vein to draw blood or administer fluids, medications, nutrition, chemotherapy, or blood products.  One group of patients received lavender aromatherapy and the other received sham aromatherapy.  After the PVC procedure, the pain scores of the lavender group were significantly lower than the placebo group.  In addition, patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the lavender group.

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Kidney dialysis is another painful procedure that can cause patient anxiety during the insertion of dialysis needles.  In a study from Iran, 34 hemodialysis patients were divided into three groups.  The first group received topical lavender essential oil during the insertion of their arterial needles for dialysis.  The second group received no intervention and the third group received a water placebo. Pain intensity dropped 37 percent for the lavender group compared to the no intervention group, and dropped 31 percent compared to the placebo group.

And in a recent study in the Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine 100 patients aged 19-64 years with kidney stones were divided into two groups.  One group received the standard treatment of 75 mg of diclofenac sodium, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.  The second group received lavender aromatherapy in addition to the diclofenac. Pain measured 30 minutes after the treatments was significantly lower in the group using lavender aromatherapy.

5. Lessen Stress

In addition to relieving anxiety and pain, lavender oil can help reduce physiological signs of stress. In a study of 20 healthy volunteers Thai researchers compared lavender to sweet almond oil. They measured the subjects’ blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and skin temperature to determine the level of stress in the autonomic nervous system. In addition, subjects were asked to estimate their mood responses such as feeling pleasant or unpleasant, uncomfortable, sensual, relaxed, or refreshed.

The results revealed that inhaling lavender oil caused significant decreases in blood pressure, heart rate, and skin temperature. In addition, the lavender group said they felt more active, fresher, and more relaxed than the almond oil group.

6. Clear Vaginal Yeast Infections

About 75 percent of women experience a vaginal candidiasis infection at least once in their lifetime. The culprit in 85 to 90 percent of these cases is the Candida albicans fungus.  Conventional medicine uses the drug clotrimazole to treat vaginal infections. It has side effects like increased liver enzymes, painful urination, and depression.

In a recent study researchers compared lavender essential oil with clotrimazole on the C. albicans fungus in the lab. After 48 hours the fungal cell count was lower for lavender than for clotrimazole.

7. Heal Mouth Ulcers

Lavender oil has been shown to help heal mouth ulcers.  In a study of 115 patients with recurrent aphthous ulcers, subjects were treated with lavender oil or placebo.  The lavender group had a significant reduction in inflammation and ulcer size.  In addition, the healing time was faster by two to four days in the lavender group.  And pain relief was noted from the first dose of lavender.

When buying lavender essential oil look for an organic, therapeutic grade product. Use it topically on the skin, full-strength or mixed with a carrier oil such as sesame or coconut oil.

You can also rub two or three drops of lavender essential oil in your palms and then inhale the oil. Or add a couple of drops to your washing machine. You can also add four to six drops to a spray bottle with about a cup of water. Mist your skin or room.

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