This is a naturopathic method of applying lavender oil to treat nervousness, restlessness, insomnia and depression. Lavender oil can also be applied as a poultice.
Lavender oil pad
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Lavender oil has a sedative, balancing, antiseptic and antispasmodic effect.
The disinfectant effect of lavender oil is 22 times stronger than that of Sagrotan, for example.
The growth of staphylococci, salmonella, enterobacter, Klebsiella, pseudomonas, E. coli, listeria, fungi, especially Candida albicans is significantly inhibited. For disinfection, a concentration of 0.5-2 g/ml should be used against bacteria and 2-4 g/ml against fungi.
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Materials
:Tablespoon, linen cloth (20 x 30 cm), lavender oil (10 percent oil mixture), 1 washcloth, 1 plastic bag, 1 patient label.
Put this in the plastic bag provided with the label, close it tightly and note the date of preparation. Warm it up and then place the warmed pad on the sternum, cover it with a washcloth and then put on your nightwear. The patient should place his hand on the mat until he falls asleep. In this way, the mild warmth is consciously perceived.
Follow-up:remove the pad and put it in a plastic bag together with the washcloth. Refresh with ten drops of lavender oil before reapplication. After 7 days, renew everything completely.
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Nervousness, restlessness, trouble falling asleep and sleeping through, depression.
Contraindications: allergy, patient does not like fragranceDuration
and frequency: 1x daily overnight.
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Caution with infants and small children < 2 years, inhalation of lavender scent can lead to laryngeal spasm and respiratory arrest! The sensitizing potency of lavender and lavender oil is low.
The main causes are the ingredients geraniol, linalool and linalyl acetate, but these can be ruled out in advance. It is important to use light protection after using lavender on the skin, as it has a photosensitizing effect!
Lavender oil can also be used in cleaning water. In retirement homes and clinics, its sedative effect can significantly reduce the consumption of sleeping pills.
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- Beer AM et al.(2012) (Hrsg) Guide to Natural Remedies for the Medical Practice, Urban und Fischer Verlag p. 46.