A clinical study shows that the use of true lavender essential oil, through its soothing and cleansing action, has strong healing powers.
Episiotomy affects more than 60% of women during childbirth
120 women who had undergone an episiotomy during childbirth participated in a clinical study* 1 to evaluate the potential contribution of true lavender EO to the healing process. Half of them were treated with olive oil containing 1.5% essential oil and sitz baths with 5 to 7 drops of lavender EO in 4 liters of water twice a day for 10 days. The other 60 women in the control group received routine care with Povidone-iodine. On the 10th day, the study demonstrated that the group of women treated with lavender was less prone to pain, had no cases of edema greater than 2cm, and saw redness significantly reduced.
Discover Dominique Baudoux's formula for healing wounds.
Do-it-yourself formula :
- 1 drop of Cistus Ladaniferus EO ( Cistus ladaniferus );
- 3 drops of true lavender EO ( Lavandula angustifolia );
- 2 drops of Cajeput EO ( Melaleuca cajuputii );
- 2 drops of EO of Thyme CT Thujanol ;
- Massage 3 to 4 drops of the mixture onto the wound 4 times a day for 4 to 5 days.
Precautions for use : this mixture using pure essential oils is only suitable for superficial wounds and is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women or children under 6 years old.
Other astringent essential oils
We often think of essential oils with astringent properties, such as geranium, cistus, or rosewood, often combined with tea tree and chamomile. But research into essential oils is endless, and each one provides us with exciting new therapeutic information.
