Lavender, most commonly known for its relaxing effects on the body is the most versatile of all essential oils. Therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for skincare; beneficial in cleansing cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance, found to be calming; relaxing and balancing – physically and emotionally is beneficial for your overall health as well.
Here are some ways you can incorporate lavender into your daily life:
1. Calm your senses
Rub 2-3 drops of lavender oil in the palms of your hand; take a deep breath to draw the scent all the way in to release a calming effect. Rub on your feet, temples, wrists, earlobes (or anywhere else, except internally) for a continued calming effect.
2. A good night sleep
Take a long, deep breath, then rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth over your pillow for a relaxing sleep.
3. Insect bites
Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
4. Minor burns
Put 2-3 drops of Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain, redness, swelling and potential scarring (see your doctor for burns that are not minor and require more than a topical solution.)
5. Cuts and abrasions
A few drops of Lavender oil on a cut can stop the bleeding; clean the affected area to kill any bacteria.
6. Eczema / Dermatitis
Mix several drops of Lavender oil with some mixing oil (coconut, sesame, etc) and apply on your eczema and dermatitis for immediate relief.
7. Nausea or motion sickness
To alleviate the symptoms of nausea and motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on the end of your tongue, behind your ears or even around the navel.
8. Nosebleed
Place a drop of lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small piece of ice. Place it under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold until the bleeding stops (If you feel discomfort, remove the ice).
9. Chapped skin and cold sores
Rub a drop of lavender oil on chapped skin, cold sores and even on sunburned lips.
10. Hay fever
Rub a drop of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
11. Dandruff
Rub several drops of lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
12. Enhance your meals or drinks
Add a few drops of lavender oil to your water, tea, dessert recipes (ice cream), bread or even salad dressings.
Lavender can do wonders for your mind, body and spirit, as well as your food! Keep it on-hand to enhance, heal and calm your life.
Written by Renee Woodward; Marketing manager at Lavender Bistro. Join us for an exquisite dinner at 78-073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta. Call for reservations at 760.564.5353 / Happy hour from 4pm, dinner from 5:30pm. Live music nightly!
Here are some ways you can incorporate lavender into your daily life:
1. Calm your senses
Rub 2-3 drops of lavender oil in the palms of your hand; take a deep breath to draw the scent all the way in to release a calming effect. Rub on your feet, temples, wrists, earlobes (or anywhere else, except internally) for a continued calming effect.
2. A good night sleep
Take a long, deep breath, then rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth over your pillow for a relaxing sleep.
3. Insect bites
Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
4. Minor burns
Put 2-3 drops of Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain, redness, swelling and potential scarring (see your doctor for burns that are not minor and require more than a topical solution.)
5. Cuts and abrasions
A few drops of Lavender oil on a cut can stop the bleeding; clean the affected area to kill any bacteria.
6. Eczema / Dermatitis
Mix several drops of Lavender oil with some mixing oil (coconut, sesame, etc) and apply on your eczema and dermatitis for immediate relief.
7. Nausea or motion sickness
To alleviate the symptoms of nausea and motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on the end of your tongue, behind your ears or even around the navel.
8. Nosebleed
Place a drop of lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small piece of ice. Place it under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold until the bleeding stops (If you feel discomfort, remove the ice).
9. Chapped skin and cold sores
Rub a drop of lavender oil on chapped skin, cold sores and even on sunburned lips.
10. Hay fever
Rub a drop of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
11. Dandruff
Rub several drops of lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
12. Enhance your meals or drinks
Add a few drops of lavender oil to your water, tea, dessert recipes (ice cream), bread or even salad dressings.
Lavender can do wonders for your mind, body and spirit, as well as your food! Keep it on-hand to enhance, heal and calm your life.
Written by Renee Woodward; Marketing manager at Lavender Bistro. Join us for an exquisite dinner at 78-073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta. Call for reservations at 760.564.5353 / Happy hour from 4pm, dinner from 5:30pm. Live music nightly!
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