How Do You Use Lavender To Treat Rheumatism?
Rheumatism is an umbrella of medical issues that can affect the skin, lungs, heart, bones and joints. We commonly use the term rheumatism when we mean rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic type of joint pain. Rheumatism encompasses much more, including other forms of arthritis, tendonitis and fibromyalgia. Though conventional medications can be used to treat these symptoms, lavender and other herbal remedies may help as well. Pour 1 oz. of a carrier oil into a small bowl. A carrier oil, such as peanut, almond or orange, helps get the essential oils to the body without causing skin irritation. Add 1 ml of lavender essential oil to the carrier oil. You can put some cedarwood oil in the mixture as well. Stir well to combine all the oils. Dip a large cotton ball into the essential oil mixture. Gently squeeze out the excess oil so you will not drip on yourself. Rub a generous dab of massage oil on the area that is bothering you. Brew a tea made from 1 tsp. dried lavender flowers and 1 cup of boil
