Lavender Oil Soothed Abrasion & Hematoma
Author: Jeri F.
Date: 06-06-2010
Views: 10,316
Word Count: 194
Questions Received: 8
Testimonial ID: 4391-OR
Brand Neutral: Yes
Scientific Studies: 4
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My son flipped over his bike on Saturday afternoon and landed on his face. He was immediately swollen and had abrasions around his eye and cheekbone. We took him to the emergency room and, after finding out that he didn't have a concussion or a broken orbital bone, just a hematoma and abrasions, we went home.
We continued with icing it 20 minutes on, 20-40 minutes off and gave him Motrin. In the morning, I jumped on this website to find out what was the best oil to use. I started using the Lavender oil.
I applied it 5 times the first and second day. Within the first 24 hours of using the oil, the swelling was 95% gone. After that I used the oil on him only twice a day. By the next Saturday, one week later, all the scabs had fallen off on their own! I am continuing to use the oils until his skin looks normal.
My son suffers from vitiligo and I am hoping that the oil will also prevent the skin cells from killing off the melanin pigment. Hopefully he won't have white spots where the abrasions were! To be continued!
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | Associated topics: swelling-/-swollen-/-puffy — "[W]e studied the anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective effects of C. citratus [Lemongrass] and E. citriodora [Lemon Eucalyptus] essential oils on formol-induced edema and acetic acid induced abdominal cramps in Wistar rats.... In vivo analysis and histological assay showed that the two essential oils displayed significant dose-dependent edema [swelling] inhibition effect over time. They displayed strong analgesic [pain-relieving] and antipyretic [fever-reducing] properties similar to that induced by 50 mg/kg of acetylsalicylate of lysine.... This work demonstrates the anti-inflammatory property of Cymbopogon citratus [Lemongrass] and Eucalyptus citriodora [Lemon Eucalyptus], suggesting their potential role as adjuvant therapeutic alternatives in dealing with inflammatory-related diseases." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: scrapes-/-scratches-/-abrasions — "[A] literature review of evidence on the influence of essential oils on wound healing and their potential application in clinical practice... focus[ing] mainly on tea tree, lavender, chamomile, thyme, and ocimum [basil] oils." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: scrapes-/-scratches-/-abrasions — "[One] method employed for wound healing is the application of lavender oil. Due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties, it is thought to prevent wound infections and to play a role in reducing pain by lowering inflammation.... Lavender oil is known to have antibacterial, antifungal, sedative, and/or antidepressant effects.... In addition to its antimicrobial effects, the anti-inflammatory analgesic properties of lavender oil have also been emphasized... The use of L. Angustifolia [lavender] is particularly recommended in chronically infected wounds due to its immune-stimulating and antimicrobial effects. There are also reports that lavender oil reduces scar tissue." | Link |
| 4. | Associated topics: scrapes-/-scratches-/-abrasions — "[T]he influence of essential oils (mainly tea tree, lavender, chamomile, thyme and ocimum [basil] oils) on wound healing and their potential application in clinical practice." | Link |
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