Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular herbal remedies

used today. It is a natural aromatherapy oil obtained from

fragrant lavender plants and has powerful healing benefits.

The fresh herbal aroma of lavender oil is a favorite of many

who enjoy natural fragrances. And, as one of the safest and

most versatile essential oils, lavender oil is an effective

herbal remedy, that is useful for many common health issues.

The properties of lavender include:

- antibacterial

- antiviral

- analgesic

- anti-inflammatory

- decongestant

- deodorant

- sedative

1. The antiseptic and analgesic properties of lavender oil makes

it an effective herbal remedy to ease the pain of minor burns.

Apply lavender oil undiluted to minor burns to relieve pain and

accelerate the healing process.

2. Lavender essential oil relieves restlessness and helps to

promote peaceful sleep. Massage a few drops of undiluted lavender

essential oil into the soles of the feet immediately before going

to bed, or put a few drops on a tissue and place the tissue between

your pillow and pillowcase to help you "sleep like a baby".

3. Lavender oil is very calming and helps to relieve stress. When

feeling anxious and stressed, inhaling lavender essential oil is

instantly relaxing. Place 1 drop in your palms, rub palms together,

cup palms over your nose and mouth and inhale the calming lavender

aroma for soothing stress relief.

4. Lavender oil is an effective herbal remedy for stress and migraine

headache pain relief. Massage a few drops of lavender essential oil

into temples, and place a drop or two into palms, and inhale, while

cupping palms over the nose and mouth. Sit quietly and continue

to inhale the lavender oil for a few moments, as headache pain and

tension subsides. My migraine headaches begin to fade instantly during

this relaxing treatment. And, after sitting quietly and continuing to

inhale the lavender oil for a few moments, the pain and nausea subsides

almost completely.

5. Lavender essential oil is analgesic (reduces pain), and massage

with a few drops added to a carrier oil (examples include: soybean

oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil), helps to relieve muscle pain

associated with overexertion. A soothing massage With lavender massage

oil helps muscles relax for effective natural relaxation and pain relief.

6. Use lavender in a vaporizer to help relieve cough and congestion

due to colds. The antibacterial properties of lavender works to fight

cold symptoms while promoting restful and restorative sleep.

7. For relief of motion sickness and jet lag, massage 3 or 4 drops of

lavender into inside of ankles.

8. Help ease muscle and joint pain, with a relaxing lavender bath. Blend

8 to 10 drops lavender essential oil into in 1 cup of epsom salts. Add to

tub as fills with warm water and soak for soothing relaxation and pain

relief.

9. To help keep insects away when outdoors, lavender essential oil works

as an effective insect repellent, and can be used as a natural alternative

to toxic, chemical based products. Apply a few drops to the neckline,

wrists, and ankles, and rub a few drops into palms and apply to hair, to

repel mosquitos and other flying insects. For maximum insect repelling

effectiveness, lavender essential oil should be reapplied every hour or so,

or as needed.

10. For a natural air freshener, add a few drops of lavender essential oil

to an air purifyer or furnace filter to freshen the air of the whole

house.

Lavender essential oil should not be applied undiluted to babies and

children. It should be applied only after dilution with a carrier oil

including soybean, sunflower, and olive oils, at 4 drops lavender

essential oil to 1 oz. carrier oil.

Lavender oil provides substantial benefits for the maintenance of

natural health and wellness. The many uses of pure lavender oil

make this powerful herbal remedy an essential for natural home health

care.

Disclaimer Notice:

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended

to substitute for medical care, or to prescribe treatment for any

specific health condition.