Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) 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. The French scientist René Gattefossé was among the first to discover these properties when he was severely burned in a laboratory explosion. Lavender may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods.
A Partial List of the Many Uses for Lavender Essential Oil:
Calming~ Diffuse or inhale Lavender essential oil to calm your mind, body, and spirit after a hard day’s work. Rubbing Lavender oil on soles of feet may also produce a calming effect on the body.
Sleep Aid ~ Rub two drops of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep. Applying Lavender to soles of feet may also help you sleep more soundly.
Bee Stings / Insect Bites ~ Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
Minor Burns ~ Soothe minor burns by applying 2–3 drops of Lavender essential oil to the affected area.
Cuts ~ Drop Lavender oil on cuts to stop bleeding, clean wounds, and kill bacteria.
Headache ~ Put a drop of Lavender oil on the temples and back of neck at base of skull. Adding a drop of Lemon and Peppermint may speed relief from headaches.
Skin Irritations ~ Mix several drops of Lavender oil with V-6 Oil, coconut, olive or almond oil and use topically on skin irritations.
Motion Sickness ~ To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on end of tongue, behind the ears or around the navel.
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).
Unblock Tear Ducts ~ Rub a drop of Lavender oil over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts.
Dry / Chapped Skin ~ Rub Lavender essential oil on dry or chapped skin to moisturize the affected area.
Chapped / Sunburned Lips ~ Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.
Scar Tissue ~ To reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage Lavender oil on and around the affected area.
Deodorant ~ Rub 2-4 drops of Lavender oil in armpit area to act as a deodorant.
Hay Fever ~ Rub a drop of Lavender oil in the palms of hands, then cup over nose and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
Dandruff ~ Rub several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
Deodorizer ~ Add a few drops of Lavender oil to a cotton ball and place it in closets and drawers to scent linens and repel moths and insects.
Water Fountains ~ Place a drop of Lavender oil in decorative water fountain to scent the air, kill bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings.
Laundry ~ Place a few drops of Lavender essential oil on a wet cloth or reusable dryer sheet to deodorize and freshen your laundry.
Cold Sores ~ Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore.
Allergies ~ Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies and minimize seasonal discomforts.
Sunburn ~ Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain.
Rashes ~ Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to rash to stop itching and heal the skin.
Wrinkles ~ Add Lavender oil to your moisturizer or put a drop or two directly on wrinkles.
Poison Ivy/Poison Oak ~ Apply a few drops of Lavender oil to help stop itching.
Bruises ~ Apply a few drops of Lavender oil to bruises to help speed healing.
Should you wish to get started with your own oils and products, we recommend that you enroll as a wholesale member in Young Living by purchasing the Premium Starter Kit, which gives you the Everyday Oils (including Lavender), a bonus oil called Stress Away, a Home Diffuser, as well as samples to try or share. This is an excellent investment in your health, as well as the health of your animals.
You also have the option of joining as a Retail Member, as opposed to a Wholesale Member, so it is completely up to you. There are also options for monthly Essential Rewards orders, which earn you points that you can spend on additional products, as well as promotional items every month that you can earn for free, just by shopping for what you already need.
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