Monday, December 30, 2013

Lavender Essential Oil

Several weeks ago I was having dizziness - self diagnosed as inner ear trouble - sinus issues.  Text message to several requesting which essential oil would be best for sinus issues resulted in a variety of oils suggested with Lavender Oil taking the lead.
Thus far I've used it as hand lotion, facial moisturizer, sore muscle relaxant and in the bath.  As a lotion/moisturizer I combined Organic Coconut Oil (about half an ounce) and 3 drops of Lavender Oil.  In the bath, I believe I used 5 drops, along with Epson Salts.
Here are some links with more information for those who may want to read up, research or share.

Health Benefits of Lavender Oil

Benefits of Lavender Oil

13 Uses for Lavender Oil: The Only Essential Oil You'll Need

50 Fantastic Uses for Lavender Essential Oil and Lavender Therapy

And from the WebMD site:

Lavender is used for restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression. It is also used for a variety of digestive complaints including meteorism (abdominal swelling from gas in the intestinal or peritoneal cavity), loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas (flatulence), and upset stomach.

Some people use lavender for painful conditions including migraine headaches,toothaches, sprains, nerve pain, sores, and joint pain. It is also used for acne and cancer, and to promote menstruation.

Lavender is applied to the skin for hair loss (alopecia areata) and pain, and to repel mosquitoes and other insects.

Some people add lavender to bathwater to treat circulation disorders and improve mental well being.

By inhalation, lavender is used as aromatherapy for insomnia, pain, and agitation related to dementia.

In foods and beverages, lavender is used as a flavor component. (Note it is important to make sure you have FOOD GRADE for internal usage.)

In manufacturing, lavender is used in pharmaceutical products and as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, potpourri, and decorations.

Lavender (scientific name Lavandula angustifolia) is commonly contaminated with related species, including Lavandula hybrida, which is a cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia, from which lavandin oil is obtained.

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