Lavender
The Swiss Army Knife of Oils
Lavender is universally regarded as one of the most powerful and versatile essential oils and is often referred to as 'The Swiss Army Knife'
Here's what Young Living says about this amazing oil:
"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. "
Here's what Young Living says about this amazing oil:
"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. "
Lavender for Health, Wellness and in the Home
*Soothe minor burns by applying 2 - 3 drops to affected area to decrease pain and help prevent scarring
*Apply directly and massage into dry and chapped skin and lips
*Add a few drops to a cotton balls and place in areas like closets and drawers to scent linens and repel moths
*Massage into scar tissue to minimize the appearance of the scars
*Place a few drops on a wet cloth and add to the dryer to freshen laundry
*Rub onto your hand and run you hand across pillow cases to help you/your child sleep
*Diffuse in a room to lift spirits and calm nerves for parties or social gatherings
*Diffuse or inhale to help calm you mind and body after a long day
*Rub a few drops on the feet using reflexology (or everywhere) for a calming effect all over
*Put a drop on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling
*Drop onto a cut to stop the bleeding (for minor cuts)
*Mix with V6 Carrier oil, coconut or olive oil and use topically for eczema and/or dermatitis
*Place a drop on the end of the tongue, around your belly button or behind your ears to help alleviate symptoms of motion sickness
*Mix with base lotion or carrier oil and apply to areas of sunburn
*Diffuse, inhale directly or rub on palms and inhale to alleviate allergy/hay fever symptoms
*Place one drop directly onto a cold sore
*Add several drops to distilled water and mist onto sunburn to ease pain and hasten healing
*Drop into a cut to cleanse the wound and to kill bacteria
*Apply daily to rashes to stop itching and heal the skin
*Add to coconut oil to make a diaper rash ointment, good for any diaper rash and even yeast infection rashes
*Rub on back of neck, chest and between eyes to relieve sinus congestion
*Rub on temples and back of neck to ease tension
*Apply directly and massage into dry and chapped skin and lips
*Add a few drops to a cotton balls and place in areas like closets and drawers to scent linens and repel moths
*Massage into scar tissue to minimize the appearance of the scars
*Place a few drops on a wet cloth and add to the dryer to freshen laundry
*Rub onto your hand and run you hand across pillow cases to help you/your child sleep
*Diffuse in a room to lift spirits and calm nerves for parties or social gatherings
*Diffuse or inhale to help calm you mind and body after a long day
*Rub a few drops on the feet using reflexology (or everywhere) for a calming effect all over
*Put a drop on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling
*Drop onto a cut to stop the bleeding (for minor cuts)
*Mix with V6 Carrier oil, coconut or olive oil and use topically for eczema and/or dermatitis
*Place a drop on the end of the tongue, around your belly button or behind your ears to help alleviate symptoms of motion sickness
*Mix with base lotion or carrier oil and apply to areas of sunburn
*Diffuse, inhale directly or rub on palms and inhale to alleviate allergy/hay fever symptoms
*Place one drop directly onto a cold sore
*Add several drops to distilled water and mist onto sunburn to ease pain and hasten healing
*Drop into a cut to cleanse the wound and to kill bacteria
*Apply daily to rashes to stop itching and heal the skin
*Add to coconut oil to make a diaper rash ointment, good for any diaper rash and even yeast infection rashes
*Rub on back of neck, chest and between eyes to relieve sinus congestion
*Rub on temples and back of neck to ease tension
How We Use Lavender
We use this oil all day, every day. It's one of our absolute favorites and we joke about how we ever lived without it. Seriously, how did we? I diffuse it during the day with lemon- 3 drops of lavender and 2 drops of lemon. The house smells amazing. We are calm, focused and uplifted. It's so good! I've also made a cream (3 ingredients-couldn't have been easier) to support healthy skin when we need it most. We then diffuse lavender every night in our son's room and then in ours when we go to sleep. It's the kind of sleep where, you don't remember how you fell asleep and you don't move all night. I used to get up several times a night and am a very light sleeper but since diffusing lavender at night, I have the most restful sleep I've had in years. It's a game changer, life saver, can't live without it, everyday necessity!
My homemade skin cream:
INGREDIENTS:
Coconut Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil (Tea Tree)
DIRECTIONS:
Mix 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil with 20 Drops of Lavender and 5 Drops Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil.
Put the mixture into a GLASS container that you can close (I like to use Mason Jars)
Apply a small amount to affected areas or all over- twice daily.
My homemade skin cream:
INGREDIENTS:
Coconut Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil (Tea Tree)
DIRECTIONS:
Mix 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil with 20 Drops of Lavender and 5 Drops Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil.
Put the mixture into a GLASS container that you can close (I like to use Mason Jars)
Apply a small amount to affected areas or all over- twice daily.
Lavender and Melaleuca Alternifolia are both included in the Everyday Oils you get with the Premium Starter Kit. To get these two oils, plus nine other Everyday Oils, a home diffuser and more, click here and follow the step-by step instructions at the bottom of the post.
This blog is strictly about Young Living Essential oils and it is the only brand I recommend. Whenever a particular oil is talked about on here, I am referring to Young Living's oils ONLY.
