first oil in my first aid kit - lavender

FIRST OIL IN MY FIRST AID KIT
​Lavender Essential Oil - Calming - Regenerating - Healing
 When in doubt, use lavender (lavandula angustifolia) 
Lavender can be used topically, aromatically, and internally. I mostly use lavender to relax my mood, my bath, my behavior. I smell it out of the bottle to settle my mind. I put on my skin to sooth insect and bug bites. I spray on my bed to quickly relax to sleep. I put on my granddaughter to settle her behavior. I have eaten it as a soda, and as a trio blend of lemon, lavender, and peppermint for allergy relief. (Very effective for me); can be taken 2 drops each in a shot of water or put in a veggie cap with coconut oil)

This is a general list of ways to implement lavender into your healthy life. 

• Lavender is widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities. 
  • Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or the bottoms of feet to prepare for a restful night’s sleep. 
  • Take Lavender internally for a peaceful sleep.* 
  • Apply to back, hands, or feet of a restless or agitated child
  • Apply to the bottom of feet or on a pillow before sleeping
    Freshen your linen closet, mattress, car, or the air with a light mist of Lavender combined with water in a spray bottle.
• It soothes occasional skin irritations. 
  • Use to calm reaction to a bee sting or bug bite 
  • Lightly apply to soothe sunburned or scalded skin 
  • Calm sensitive skin and soothe pores after hair removal 
  • Use to calm and soothe diaper rash
  • When diluted and massaged on the abdomen of infants or when added to bath water, Lavender can promote calming and soothing feelings.
• Lavender reduces the appearance of skin imperfections. 
• This essential oil helps to ease feelings of tension.* 
  • Take Lavender internally to reduce anxious feelings.* 
  • It can reduce anxious feelings, even when the ability to smell aromas has been lost.
• It may support the heart and cardiovascular system.* 
• It promotes feelings of clear breathing and open airways.
• It may also help to support healthy immune function and response during times of seasonal threats.*
• Lavender synergistically helps to soothe and calm the nervous system.*
• It can be particularly calming and support healthy moods during menstruation and menopause.
• Apply to wrists or inhale when traveling to ease motion upset
• Lavender can promote calming and soothing feelings.
• This essential oil evokes positive feelings of self-awareness.
• It is helpful to diffuse when trying to stay on task.
  • Lavender subjectively improves work environments.
• Lavender makes a great addition to any hair treatment, shampoo, or conditioner. It can help keep the scalp looking clean and healthy. 
  • It helps to keep hair looking thick and healthy. 
  • Apply to dry, chapped lips before applying lip balm 
  • Use with peppermint for healthy scalp massage
• Use it in cooking to soften citrus flavors and add a flavorful twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts.
• Use in your laundry as the scent for unscented detergent or on dryer balls. 
• Use as room freshener or in cleaning products to help sanitize (antibacterial qualities)
• Healing and relaxing - Lavender promotes feelings of vitality.
  • Add to lotion for a stress-relieving hand massage 
  • Add Lavender to bath water with epsom salt (adds magnesium) and baking soda (levels your pH) to soak away stress, or apply it to the temples and the back of the neck.
  • Use with bath salts for a relaxing spa bathing experience
• Consider using Lavender essential oil instead of: Neosporin, sleeping medications, Tylenol PM, Aleve, Motrin or Tylenol 

What ways do you use lavender?

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