Sunday, January 8, 2017

Lavender Oil is Everything

When embarking on the oily life, one of the best oils & one you will use again and again is definitely Lavender oil. 

Not only is the scent soothing, the many different uses makes it the oil of all trades. Here I will tell you 25 different ways you can use this magical oil!

  1. Rash relief: used neat (undiluted) rub 2-3 drops directly on the rash area. 
  2. Sleep aid: 1-2 drops on soles of feet or in a roller blend, or sprinkle a few drops on pillow, or diffuse in bedroom. 
  3. Sooth a burn: use 2-3 drops directly on burn area
  4. Headache alleviating: 1-2 drops massaged on the temples
  5. Cuts & Scrapes & bleeding: apply 1-2 drops to aid in rapid healing
  6. Unclog tear duct: rub 1 drop on the bridge of the nose. 
  7. Acne: apply 1 drop on acne area. 
  8. Air freshener: fill a spray bottle with 10oz distilled water, add 25-30 drops of lavender and shake well. Spray with abandon. Breathe deeply. ENJOY. 
  9. Hair growth & dandruff: massage your scalp my mixing 5-8 drops with 1 tbsp coconut oil. Helps stimulate hair growth and controls dry scalp/dandruff. 
  10. Allergies: inhale straight from the bottle or drop a few drops onto tissues, lessens hay fever symptoms. 
  11. Flavor Enhancer: add a few drops to your cooking/baking! it adds flavor to your teas, honey, jams, etc. 
  12. Bug bites: rub a couple drops on area to lessen itching, swelling & pain. 
  13. Nausea: pregnant? inhale straight from the bottle or spray into room to help with nausea & motion sickness. 
  14. Restless leg syndrome: rub lavender oil to the front of leg, shin & knee area to get relief. 
  15. Stress & Anxiety: feeling anxious? Diffuse some lavender. It is a natural calming agent. 
  16. Menstrual cramps: rub 2-3 drops of lavender on your abdomen to help relieve cramps. 
  17. Fevers: Add a couple drops of lavender to a cool washcloth  rub gently on the forehead, neck & chest to help cool the body. Can also use lavender in a steam vaporizer. 
  18. Wrinkles: Lavender & Frankincense are excellent to apply to the skin to maintain youthful skin. Drop 2-3 drops per oz into your moisturizer & apply as usual. 
  19. Helps calm children: place a diffuser in your child's room. Lavender helps calm children & is perfectly safe!
  20. Sunburns: use lavender & chamomile for sunburns and heat stroke. Rub a couple drops of lavender on your burned skin and feel relief. 
  21. Pet use: helps calm pets who are excited, anxious or aggressive. Perfect for storms or fireworks. 
  22. Mattress & Carpet cleaner: combine 1 cup of baking soda & 4-5 drops of lavender. For mattress: sprinkle over mattress, leave for an hour and then vacuum. For carpet: sprinkle; leave on for 10 mins and vacuum. 
  23. Eczema: Massage a few drops of lavender & a carrier oil such as coconut oil into dry itchy skin. 
  24. Moths & insects: Place a cotton ball with 3-5 drops of lavender oil, place in closet and helps get rid of moths & other insects. 
  25. Cold sores: add 1-2 drops on affected area & it will help shorten the duration of the cold sore.


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