When you are looking for a popular essential oil with many uses you will find Lavender among the top competitors. This oil is obtained by distilling the violet-blue flowers of a particular species of lavender. Imagine a 100 pound bag of flowers... that's how much it takes to make just ONE pound of lavender essential oil! The peak season for lavender flowers is in the middle of summer so that is when they are picked for distillation.
The use of Lavender has been enjoyed by people for thousands of years. It has been found in use in many skin care and perfume products. It has many enduring features including the ability to quickly be absorbed by the skin. There exist a great many possibilities for beneficial use of this oil; it is a powerful antiseptic and useful for many physical and emotional conditions. It's calming and peaceful fragrance makes it's use in aromatherapy a natural. Lavender is good for all types of skin, and can be used topically without diluting. It's unique aroma has been described as both relaxing and encouraging. It's adaptability and its mild and gentle properties finds it in use from adults through all ages including newborn. Lavender essential oil with it's pleasing aroma is a multi-purpose powerful oil that should be in every home.
Lavender oil is: antibacterial, antiseptic, antidepressant, antibiotic, decongestant, analgesic, relaxant, sedative, diuretic, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, restorative, refreshing, relaxing, healing, and antimicrobial.
Use Lavender oil to:
1) help relax and get a better nights sleep
2) soothe scrapes, burns, cuts, and other wounds
3) minimize and prevent scar tissue
4) dilute with a carrier oil and use for stress relief through massage
5) use in a relaxing bath
6) repel insects and mosquitoes
7) use as a perfume
relieve headaches and migraines
9) reduce your blood pressure
10) take the sting out of insect bites
11) refresh tired muscles, feet, and head
12) aid in restoring the body to balance
13) deal with anxiety and panic attacks
14) soothe sore muscles
15) slow down wrinkles
16) rejuvenate, moisturize, and heal aging and damaged skin
17) provide relief from sunburns
18) left, refresh, and calm the spirits
19) treat skin conditions such as eczema, acne, psoriasis, and others
20) reduce insomnia
21) reduce and minimize hyperactivity
22) soothe pain and inflammation
23) help stop athlete's foot
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 cure, diagnose, treat, or prevent. Anyone suffering from any injury, disease, or illness should consult a doctor. The suggested uses apply only to the use of Therapeutic Grade Young Living Essential Oils. APPLY ONLY TO THE USE OF THERAPEUTIC GRADE, YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS.
