Feb 4, 2015

55 Uses For Lavendar Essential Oil



 Lavendar Essential Oil is one of the most versatile and easy to use oils. Here are 55 ways to use it!



1~Rub Lavendar oil on the feet for a calming and relaxing effect on the body.

2~Rub a few drops of Lavendar oil on your palms and rub across your pillow to help you sleep and also to help with insomnia.

3~Put a few drops of Lavendar oil on a sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.

4~Rub a few drops of Lavendar oil on your palms and inhale deeply to help with hayfever.

5~Place a few drops on the tip of your tongue, around the navel, or behind ears to alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness.

6~Put a few drops on a rag and apply over eyes for relaxation.

7~Put 1 drop on a cut to help stop bleeding.

8~Rub a drop of Lavendar oil on the temples to help clear a blocked tear duct.

9~Mix several drops with coconut oil and apply topically on itchy skin.

10~Mix 2 drops of Lavendar oil with a small amount of coconut oil over the armpit area to use as a natural deodorant.

11~Rub a drop of Lavendar oil on chapped or sunburned lips.

12~Rub several applications to help reduce or minimize scar tissue.

13~Rub on dry or chapped skin.

14~Two drops will help decrease pain and minimize scarring of a minor burn.

15~Put a drop of  Lavendar oil on a cold sore to help speed the healing process.

16~Rub a few drops on the wrist and/or base of neck to help relieve stress and anxiety.

17~Place 8-9 drops in a diffuser to freshen the air, kill bacteria, and viruses.

18~Spritz several drops mixed with distilled water on skin to help with sunburns.

19~Add Lavendar oil to your conditioner and rub into the scalp to eliminate dandruff.

20~Diffuse Lavendar to help with seasonal and environmental allergies (great for hayfever and animal related allergies!)

21~Place a few drops of Lavendar on a clean towel, toss into dryer, and deodorize clothes!

22~A drop of oil on a cut or wound helps kill bacteria.

23~Apply 2-3 drops of Lavendar oil to eczema or a rash to help the skin heal faster.

24~Add a drop or two to your lemonade or jams.

25~Apply 1-2 drops on a dry cloth and rub vigorously towards the heart to relax and detoxify.

26~Rub Lavendar on your neck, chest, and in between eyes to alleviate sinuses, sinusitis, and allergies.

27~Apply 1-2 drops in your iron to freshen clothing.

28~Add a few drops to your favorite tea.

29~Rub a drop onto your temples to help alleviate headaches.

30~Place a few drops on a cotton ball and leave in your linen drawers. Will freshen linens and lingerie for several months and keep moths and insects away!

31~Add to shampoo for a relaxing spa shower.

32~Add a drop or two to a dry brush before using.

33~Add a few drops of Lavendar oil to your mop to freshen and deodorize floors.

34~Put on a cotton ball and use to freshen bathroom.

35~Add a few drops to a water bottle. Use it to spritz house and freshen furniture.

36~Diffuse at the office or house for a more relaxing environment.

37~For a yoga mat cleanser mix 12 drops Orange, 6 drops Tea Tree, and 6 drops Lavendar to 4 oz. of purified water in a spray bottle. Shake bottle and spray mat. Wipe clean with a dry towel!

38~Mix 8-12 drops with water. Put in spray bottle and spritz baseboards and anywhere in the house that spiders may come in. Spiders don't like Lavendar oil!

39~Add 2-4 of Lavendar, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary to 1 Cup of milk. Add to warm bath and soak.

40~Use a few drops as a perfume.

41~Make French Lavendar Bags by sewing material into squares and dropping oil on them to be placed in closets and drawers.

42~Diffusing Lavendar brings calm to a mother and her new baby.

43~Relax on a plane by placing a drop on each wrist and inhale.

44~Place a drop on a cotton ball, add to vacuum bag or canister.

45~Add 2-3 drops to 1 Tbs of Coconut Oil and use to massage sore muscles.

46~Rub on acne to kill bacteria.

47~Rub a few drops around ears and throat to soothe an earache.

48~Add 5 drops of Lavendar oil to a foot bath to relieve fatigue.

49~Rub a few drops on abdomen to help with menstrual cramps.

50~Rub body with Lavendar oil to help treat scabies infections.

51~Use on shingles outbreak to prevent scarring and reduce duration.

52~Cures ringworm (NOT for cats!

53~Promotes healing to brusies.

54~Moisturize chapped lips with a few drops.

55~Diffuse in the bedroom for a romantic evening.