| About 10 years ago I attended a workshop on the chemistry of essential oils. What I am about to explain can go for any plant but I am going to reference to the lavender plant because we use lavender essential oil quite a bit in our home. Because of the DNA of a lavender plant, a lavender plant will always be a lavender plant but no two batches will be alike. It’s like the taste and aroma of wine, it may grow in the same field year after year but the taste and aroma can vary from year to year. Lavender plants can grow in the same field year after year but because of its natural composition no two batches are ever identical and this is one of the reasons essential oils have antimicrobial properties. So, since God’s natural product composition will vary with every batch bacteria will never become resistant to them. An interesting thing is that commercially produced antiseptics and antibiotic products are always the same. Drug companies can create stronger and stronger antibiotics and antiseptics but the bacteria develops resistance and then they don’t work anymore. That’s when you hear about drug resistant bacteria. Some of the benefits for using lavender essential oil: -allergies -relaxation -menstrual cramps -insect repellent (helps keeps mosquitos away) if you happen to get an ant bite it helps soothe the area and diminishes the itchiness. -restful sleep A good quality therapeutic or food grade essential oil is best. I’ve had lavender lemonade and lavender sugar cookies at Wholefoods they were delicious. We also add a couple of drops of lavender to our dryer balls. If you use lavender essential oils for other things please share and email me. In no way is this medical advise and please don’t get off antibiotics if you are on any. Sometimes an antibiotic can be a life saving drug for a life threatening condition. |
