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If you are looking for a versatile oil, that helps you relax, that is used to clean cuts and bruises for your little ones and one that boosts your stamina then lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a must have in your first aid kit.
Properties of Lavender Essential Oil
The name Lavender comes from the Latin word “lavera” which means “to wash”, as a result of its lovely smell. Lavender essential oil has several properties that helps in extracting numerous health and lifestyle benefits;
| pinene | limonene | cineole | cis-ocimene |
| trans-ocimene | 3-octanone | camphor | linalool |
| inalyl acetate | caryophyllene | terpinen-4-ol | lavendulyl acetate |
Benefits of Lavender
There are a number of benefits that you can enjoy from having lavender within your home and these are;
Calming
If you are feeling like the pressure is getting too much and you need to relax and calm down, be sure you rub lavender oil drops in your hands and then inhale the scent deeply. You can also rub your hands, wrists or anywhere for immediate calming.
Sleep aid
To help you sleep, simply rub lavender oil drops in your hands, inhale the scent and also smooth your palms on your pillow.
Bee sting/ insect bite
If you happen to be stung by a bee or an insect, put a drop of lavender oil on the affected area so as to reduce swelling. Some even said that they experienced no swelling and pain after applying lavender oil.
Minor burn
If you spill some scorching liquid on yourself, quickly put 2 – 3 drops of lavender oil to reduce the pain on that minor burn.
Cuts
Lavender oil has been known for being antiseptic, so when you cut yourself, just drop lavender oil on the cut to stop bleeding, clean the wound and to stop bacteria from developing.
Eczema/ Dermatitis
Eczema is prevalent in most people especially kids which is really annoying. In this light, Lavender oil is made in such a way that when you mix several drops with a nut or vegetable oil and use on eczema and dermatitis, it works wonders.
Nausea or motion sickness
If you are one prone to motion sickness or nausea, just put a drop of lavender oil at the tip of your tongue, around your navel or behind the ears to alleviate it.
Dry or chapped skin and sunburned lips
This am sure can be very irritating, so in order to deal with this, simply rub lavender oil on the chapped portion.
Hay fever
To alleviate hay fever symptoms, just rub drops of lavender oil in your palms and inhale deeply.
Dandruff
If you are like me, who suffers from dandruff, it’s advisable to rub drops of lavender oil directly into your scalp to eliminate it.
Cold Sores
Lavender oil can also be put on a cold sore.
Flavour booster
If you are the baking and the cooking type, just few a drops of lavender will enhance any recipe you want, be it adding it to your water, tea, brownies, cookies, raw chocolate, salad dressings etc., the list is endless.
Lavender Oil Blending
Even though it is well known that essential oils blend well together, lavender oil is best when blended with,
| clary sage | pine | nutmeg |
| citrus oils (lemon, orange, lime, mandarin, tangerine) | geranium | cedarwood |
Caution
Lavender is one of those oils that is considered to be safe, but in case you have any allergic reactions, you should avoid the use of lavender without first testing or seriously diluting it.
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