Lavender oil has many benefits and is a remedy for many health issues including insomnia, anxiety, depression, mood disturbances producing calming, soothing and sedative effects. Also used for headaches as a therapy, lavender oil additionally assists with nervous disorders, circulatory disorders, muscle and joint issues and exhaustion.
Skin ailments such as: fungal infections (like candidiasis), wounds, eczema, and acne have been treated by Herbalists using lavender oil successfully.
Warnings – On another note, it has been suggested that pregnant and breast feeding women should avoid using lavender; additionally, keep lavender oil away from your lips or any mucous membrane just to be safe and take extra care when using with children. Also, keep it away from open wounds and skin infections.
Ways to use – Buy some essential lavender oil and put a few drops into a spray bottle and fill the bottle with water (preferably distilled or healthy water of some sort) and spray away like you would any air freshener or body spray.
Add some lavender oil to some extra virgin olive oil and use it as a body massage oil; it has been known to be more effective than a massage without lavender oil leaving the body more relaxed.
Or add a half a dozen to a dozen drops to your bath then sit back and relax.
*These uses are not limited to lavender oil; feel free to use other oils as well depending on your needs.
Source: 101HealthSteps.com
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