Lavender oil is one of the most versatile and popular essential oils. Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by the process of distillation from the small blue-violet flowers of certain species of lavender. It can take over a hundred pounds of flowers to make one pound of lavender essential oil.  Lavender flowers are harvested for distillation in the summertime, when the plant is in full bloom and the essential oil is at its peak quantity.

Lavender oil has been popular for thousands of years, and has long been used in the production of perfume and skin care products. Lavender oil has many wonderful qualities and has the power to penetrate the body quickly.  There are nearly endless possible uses for this beneficial oil; it is a powerful antiseptic and useful for many physical and emotional conditions. Lavender is also widely used in aromatherapy for its fresh, calming, and peaceful scent. Lavender is good for all types of skin, and can be used topically without diluting.  Lavender oil has a unique aroma which is a perfect balance for both relaxing and uplifting.  Lavender is extremely adaptable, mild, and gentle enough to use with adults all the way down to infants. Lavender essential oil is a powerful, multi-purpose oil with a pleasant aroma that no home should be without.

Lavender essential oil is:

• • antiseptic
  • antibacterial
  • antibiotic
  • antidepressant
  • analgesic
  • decongestant
  • sedative
  • relaxant
  • detoxifying
  • diuretic
  • restorative
  • anti-inflammatory
  • relaxing
  • refreshing
  • antimicrobial
  • healing

Use Lavender essential oil to:

• • help relax and get a better nights sleep
  • soothe burns, cuts, scrapes, and other wounds
  • prevent and minimize scarring
  • mix with a carrier oil and massage for stress relief
  • drop into children’s bath for relaxation
  • repel mosquitoes and other insects
  • make a pleasing perfume
  • relieve headaches and migraines
  • help reduce high blood pressure
  • treat insect bites
  • refresh tired muscles, feet and head
  • aid in restoring the body to balance
  • deal with anxiety and panic attacks
  • relieve muscle soreness
  • slow development of wrinkles
  • rejuvenate, moisturize, and heal damaged and aging skin
  • soothe sunburns
  • refresh, calm, and lift the spirits
  • treat problem skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and others
  • reduce insomnia
  • minimize and reduce hyperactivity
  • soothe inflammation and pain
  • help heal athlete’s foot

Practical Usage Ideas:

• Massage into the back of the neck or the bottom of the feet for calming.
• Rub a drop on your palm and smooth over pillow to aid with sleep.
• Soothe a minor burn by applying 2-3 drops to the affected area.
• Place a drop on the tip of the tongue, around the navel, or behind the ears to soothe minor stomach discomfort associated with travel.
• Relieve dry or chapped skin by rubbing it on the affected area.
• Rub several drops onto scalp area to help sooth minor irritations.
• Add a few drops to a cotton ball and place in closets and drawers to scent linens and repel moths and insects.
• Reduce or minimize scar tissue by massaging it on or around affected areas.
• Place a few drops on a wet cloth or dryer sheet to deodorize and freshen your laundry.
• Diffuse to minimize seasonal reactions to pollen and dust mites.
• Apply 2-3 drops to relieve itching and soothe skin.
• Rub a drop into a bee sting or insect bite to soothe itching, stinging, swelling, and discomfort.
• Soothe a cut and stop bleeding by dropping lavender oil into the cut.
• Mix several drops with a carrier oil and use topically to help soothe skin irritations, eczema, and dermatitis.
• Rub a drop of oil over the bridge of the nose to help unblock tear ducts.
• Use as a deodorant by rubbing 2-4 drops over the armpit area.
• Place a drop in your water fountain to scent the air, help sanitize, and prolong the time between cleanings.
• Spritz several drops of oil mixed with distilled water to soothe a sunburn.
• To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold.
• Put a drop of lavender on a cold sore.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from any disease, illness, or injury should consult a physician. THESE SUGGESTED USES APPLY ONLY TO THE USE OF THERAPEUTIC GRADE, YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS.