Applying Lavender Oil For Diaper (nappy) Rash And Other Ailments

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The benefits that can be derived from lavender oil are legion, and this has been known since Roman times. Indeed, the word lavender is derived from the Latin lavare - "to wash", owing to its widespread use in the public baths. In our modern society, you can use lavender oil for nappy rash, burns and headaches, to name but a few ailments. How this balm can be so useful is explained below.

The ointment works because it is an anti-inflammatory substance. It also works as an excellent pain reliever. And it's scope in the two areas of treating inflammations and pains is varied, though it should not be seen as a universal treatment. It's effectiveness against diaper (nappy) rash, though, cannot be doubted.

The most common cause of nappy rash is usually the baby's own waste dirtying its nappy, and how long the baby is left unchanged. The affected skin will be red, dry and flaky, with bumps and swelling on the affected area. Applying the balm to this area helps to soothe and moisturize the affected skin, and eventually clear the baby's swelling and rash altogether.

The first time that it was noticed how effective the oil was against inflammations was in the early 1900s by Rene Maurice Gattefosse, a noted aromatherapist. When working in his perfumery lab, he sustained a severe burn to one of his hands. He plunged the affected hand into a lavender oil container and found his injury healing as a result.

Burns are healed because this oil's analgesic properties remove the pain the burn causes and does not leave a scar. The additional benefit the oil has is the fact that it is also an anti-biotic, which means burn wounds do not become infected by such treatment. The fruit of Gattefosse's discovery is that most people now treat their first degree burns with this oil.

Another analgesic use that this oil confers is in treatment of headaches. Aromatherapists who practice inhalation therapy treat their patients by having them inhale the oil's scent to soothe their aching head. Additionally, patients can also apply the oil to their temples, which also has a relieving effect.

So, it is well established that we can use lavender oil for nappy rash, first degree burns and headaches with a great degree of success. Several other conditions can also be treated effectively by this ointment as well. For that reason, it will continue to be perceived as one of the most useful of nature's remedies.


About the Author:
Get details and information on how to safely and naturally address nappy rash today! Find the natural skin care that will meet all of your requirements and needs for common conditions. Please visit Helen Miller at Mama Nature's website for more information.



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