Lavender has a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing and refreshing. Because it is the most versatile of all essential oils, no home should be without it. Lavender is an adaptogen, and therefore can assist the body when adapting to stress or imbalances. It is a great aid for relaxing and winding down before bedtime, yet has balancing properties that can also boost stamina and energy. Therapeutic-grade lavender is highly regarded for skin and beauty. It may be used to soothe and cleanse common cuts, bruises, and skin irritations.
For the Home
- Wind Down - Rub a drop of lavender oil on your palms and smooth over your pillow to aid with relaxation and sleep for the whole family.
- Relaxing Bath - Put 6-10 drops in a bath with Epsom salts or diffuse 5-8 drops before bedtime to relax and unwind.
- Dandruff - Rub several drops of lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
For Wellness
- Fever - For babies or small children, sponge them down very gently with tepid water to which you have added a drop of lavender oil. Take care not to let them get chilled. This works for adults too.
- Minor Burn - Apply 2-4 drops on location to soothe pain of minor burns.
- Hay Fever - Rub a drop of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
- Menstrual Discomfort - Massage into abdomen for help with menstrual discomfort.
- Sunburn - Apply a few drops of lavender directly to a sunburn for relief.
- Motion Sickness - Place a drop on end of tongue, behind the ears or around the navel to alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness.
- Nosebleed - To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops (do not freeze the lip or gum).
- Cold Sore - Put a drop of lavender oil on a cold sore.
- Sore Throat - Warm a bottle of lavender oil in hot water for a minute or two, then gently massage a few drops into the skin around the ears and throat. For babies & small children, add 2-3 drops of the warmed oil to a little olive oil and massage in the same way.
For Emotional Health
- Bad Temper - Apply 2-4 drops on the wrists or behind the ears to calm a cranky child (or adult).
