A Guide to the medicinal uses of Lavender

• Uses of lavender
• A Guide to the medicinal uses of Lavender

Acne

Dab a drop of essential oil on spot with a cotton bud at night.

After Shave

Lavender dew is most refreshing.

Arthritis

Use five drops of essential oil with carrier oil. Rub in warm compress.

Athletes Foot

Apply essential oil with a cotton bud between the toes twice daily. Cotton socks are recommended.

Bites

Apply a drop of essential oil on the affected area.

Blisters

Two drops of oil in socks or new shoes should help prevent blisters.

Bruises

Add a few drops of essential oil to a cold compress and apply.

Burns (minor)

Apply a drop of essential oil on the affected area hourly.

Chicken Pox

Wipe essential oil over spots to calm them.

Colds

Use 5-10 drops of essential oil in a burner for anti viral effect.

Cold Sores

Dab cold sores with 2 or 3 drops of oil morning and night.

Eczema

Add a few drops of essential oil to a bath.

Feeling Low

Burn essential oil in a burner or relax in the bath with 10 drops of essential oil to help you feel good. The lavender dew is great as an uplifting spray.

Freshen Up

Apply lavender dew as hand and body wash.

Headaches

Massage essential oil into temples and cervical atlas (where the skull joins the spine).

Hypertension

Use essential oil in a burner or relax in the bath with 10 drops of essential oil.

Insect Bites and Stings

One drop of essential oil applied hourly to affected area.

Jetlag

Massage essential oil into feet and ankles. Rejuvenate with the lavender dew. Spray on neck, under chin, or for swollen feet spray on ankles.

Nappy Rash

Apply salve gently. Do not use near mucus membranes.

Relax for Sleep or Work

A few drops of essential oil diluted in oil burners or on a pillow or tissue. Alternatively a bath at body temperature with 10 drops of essential oil added is very relaxing.

Shaving Cuts

Dab essential oil on wound.

Sore feet

5-10 drops of essential oil in foot bath. Use with marbles for massage.

Stiff Joints

Combine 5-10 drops of essential oil with a carrier oil and rub to affected part.

Sunburn

Apply essential oil to burn area to prevent blister. Soak in the bath with 10 drops of essential oil added.

Stress

A few drops of essential oil on a tissue and inhaled deeply will relieve stress. Alternatively use in a burner. Lavender dew sprayed under the chin will help to alleviate stress.

Worts

Two drops of essential oil rubbed on wet skin three times daily will remove worts.