LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL & HOW TO USE IT

Lavender Essential Oil & How to use it

5/7/2023

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Lavender Essential Oil is a must have in any home. It is extremely versatile and one of those oils that I highly recommend in homes with children and pets. When used correctly, Lavender Essential Oils have many benefits. Here are some ways that you can use Lavender Essential Oil in your home.

Basic History

Lavender has been used and cherished for centuries for its unmistakable aroma and myriad benefits. In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for bathing, relaxation, cooking, and as a perfume. Its calming and relaxing qualities, when taken internally, continue to be Lavender’s most notable attributes. Applied topically, Lavender is frequently used to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. Add to bath water or apply to the temples and the back of the neck. Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet to relax and prepare for a restful night’s sleep. Due to Lavender’s versatile properties, it is considered the must-have oil to have on hand at all times.

One of my favourite ways of using Lavender Essential Oils

But one other use that I really enjoy with Lavender is its antihistamine effect, especially with seasonal allergies. I actually mix a drop of Lavender Essential Oil and a drop of Tea Tree Essential Oil in a nasal spray bottle topped with Colloidal Silver. Not only does the blend really help keep my nose clear and sneezes at bay, it is also very soothing.

General Recommended ways to use Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender can be used in one of the following ways:

Topically
Aromatically
Internally

Topical use:

I always recommend that Essential oils be diluted before applying topically. Generally Lavender is considered as gentle neutral essential oil. But, in my experience, some people and especially children and pets can be very sensitive. So, as a rule of thumb I word with a simple rule: "Less is often more".
One of my favourite carrier oils are fractionated coconut oil. This carrier absorbs quickly in to the skin and doesn't leave an oily, fatty residue and makes in ideal carrier for day to day use. What is more, fractionated coconut oil also has a very long shelf life. But, any other carrier oil such as Sweet Almond, Grapeseed, Olive Oil, etc. will do.
To blend:
For little children, frail elderly people and pets I recommend 2-5 drops on 10 ml of carrier oil.
For children older than 12 years and adults I recommend anywhere from 5 - 15 drops in a carrier oil.

Tip: Like I said, less is often more. Always start with less and work your way up until you get the desired result.

Lavender Essential Oil has proven to be highly effective in treating the following conditions:

Skin sensitivities / rashes / allergic reactions
Skin imperfections
Acne
Arthritis
Cuts and wounds
Insect bites
Psoriasis
Bedsores
Blisters and burns
Chapped skin / lips
Bruises
Etc.

Aromatic Use

Ideal for:

Sleeping disorders / insomnia
Stress
Anxiety
ADD/ADHD
Asthma
Allergies
Congestion
Etc..

Apply a few drops to bed linen (neat - the oil is very volatile and if you are using pure essential oils, then it should not stain your linen)

Add 6-8 drops in a cold water diffuser.

Add a few drops to a spray bottle topped with water. Shake well and spray around the bedroom or the house.

Add a few drops to your bath water before going to bed or if you don't have a bath, just drop a few drops on to your shower floor, when the heat from the hot water, will steam and carry the lavender in to the air for you to inhale.

Internal Use:

Take one or two drops in warm water, tea, or in an empty capsule to help with:

Relaxation
Insomnia
Allergies
Etc.

Tip: Add a drop to a lamb roast for added flavour.

The above is all just a short summery of how Lavender Essential Oil can be of benefit to the whole family. Subscribe to my blog to see how we as aromatherapists and essential oil experts recommend essential oils to our clients daily and how I use it around my home.

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Regards

Evelyn Duperron

Disclaimer: Essential oils can complement traditional therapies and support the immune system to aid healing. You are however advised that statements within this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. The information on this page and provided by Evelyn Duperron, AASC is for informational purposes only. The information provided does not replace medical advice given to you by your veterinarian or doctor. If an animal or human you know has a medical health condition, you are encourage to contact a health care professional.

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