Lavender has got to be one of the most versatile essential oils. There are so many ways to use it. Here are 55 fascinating ways to use lavender essential oil.
1. Rub Lavender oil on the feet for a calming and relaxing effect on the body.
2. Rub a few drops of Lavender oil on your palms, rub on your pillow to help you sleep and for insomnia.
3 Put a few drops of Lavender oil on a sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
4. Inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
5. Place a drop of Lavender oil on the end of the tongue, around the navel or behind the ears to alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness
6. Put a few drops on a rag and apply over eyes for relaxation.
7. Put one drop of Lavender oil on a cut to stop the bleeding.
8. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on temples to unblock tear ducts.
9. Mix several drops of Lavender oil with olive or coconut oil and use topically on itchy skin
10. Mix 2 drops of Lavender oil with a small amount of coconut oil over the armpit area to act as a deodorant
11. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.
12. Use to reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue.
13. Rub a few drops of Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin.
14 Put 2 drops of Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain and help prevent scarring.
15. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore to speed healing.
16. Rub a few drops on the base of the neck or wrists to relieve stress and anxiety.
17. Place a drop of Lavender oil in your diffuser to scent the air, kill bacteria and viruses.
18. Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain.
19. Add Lavender oil to your conditioner and rub into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
20. Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies.
21. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer to deodorize and freshen your laundry.
22. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria.
23. Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to a rash or eczema to stop the itching and heal the skin.
24. Add Lavender oil to your lemonade or jams.
25. Apply 1-2 drops of Lavender oil on a dry cloth and rub body vigorously towards the heart to relax and detoxify.
26. Rub Lavender oil on the back of your neck, chest, and in between your eyes to alleviate sinuses, sinusitis, allergies.
27. Apply 1-2 drops of Lavender oil in your iron to freshen your clothes.
28. Add drops of Lavender oil to your favorite beverage tea.
29. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on your temples to alleviate a headache.
30. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and place in a drawer or closet to scent the linens and repel moths and insects.
31. Add to shampoo for a relaxing spa shower.
32. Add a few drops to your dry brush before using.
33. Add a few drops to mop water to deodorize floors.
34. Put on cotton ball and leave on back of toilet to freshen bathroom.
35. Add a few drops to spray bottle. Spritz air and furniture for a fresh smelling house.
36. Diffuse at office for a more relaxing and calm environment.
37. For a unique yoga mat cleanser mix 12 drops Sweet Orange, 6 drops Tea Tree and 6 drops Lavender with 4 oz. of purified water in a spray bottle. Shake the bottle and mist over your mat. Wipe clean with a soft towel before and after each use.
38. Rub on temples to reduce effects of a hangover.
39. For colds add 2-4 drops each of Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus to 1 cup milk or cream. Pour into warm bath and soak
40. Use as a perfume to smell wonderful!
41. Diffuse Lavender oil to bring calming to a mother and baby!
42. Make French Lavender bags by sewing material in squares and dropping oil on them to be placed in closets and drawers.
43. Relax on a plane by placing 2 drops on wrists. Inhale.
44. Place on cotton ball and add to vacuum bag to freshen while cleaning.
45. Add to coconut oil and use for 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 lavender oil to a hot foot bath and relax while your feet soak in it to treat fatigue.
49. Rub a few drops on abdomen to help with menstrual cramps.
50. Rub body with Lavender oil to treat scabies infections.
51. Use on shingles infection to prevent scaring and help with pain. Also, helps reduce duration.
52. Cures Ringworm (Not for cats)
53. Promotes healing to bruises.
54. Moisturize chapped lips with a few drops.
55. Diffuse in the bedroom to promote romance.
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