Lavender Oil

Lavender is a must-have oil that I recommend always having on hand. It smells wonderful, is economical and is incredibly versatile  It pairs well with citrus oils, Frankincense, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Roman Chamomile, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Jasmine.

1. If you have a cut or scrape – put 1 drop of lavender directly on the area of concern. I always carry this with me for first-aid uses!
2. If you get sunburn – first, put some apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball and rub it on the sunburn. Then top that with a drop or two of lavender. Works like a charm!
3. My favorite sleep blend – 3 drops lavender and 3 drops of either Vetiver or Cedarwood. If you don’t have a diffuser, or are traveling, put 1 drop of each on the bottoms of the feet.
4. For blemishes on the skin or occasional acne – rub 1 drop of lavender directly on the area of concern.
5. Take the itch out of bug bites – Rub 1 drop of lavender directly on the bite to sooth the itching and swelling.
6. Stress reliever – Rub 1 drop of lavender on your neck, or diffuse 3 drops.
7. Homemade air freshener –  Put 10 drops lavender, 10 drops grapefruit, and 10 drops geranium and a glass spray bottle. Shake before spraying.
8. For relief from eczema – Combine 1 drop of lavender with 1 tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil, or whatever topical cream you like to use and rub on the area of concern.
9. For dry or chapped Skin – Rub 1 drop on the area of concern.
10. To fight fatigue and help clear the mind – Rub 1 drop of lavender and 1 drop of frankincense on the back of the neck or on the bottoms of the feet.
11. To relieve an earache – Rub 1 drop of lavender with a small amount of fractionated coconut oil around the ear (never in the ear).
12. Fabric freshener – Use 2-3 drops on a wool dryer ball, put in the dryer and tumble along with the clothes.
13. To soothe a tension headache – Rub 1 drop of lavender over the forehead.
14. To relieve menstrual cramps – Rub 1 drop of Lavender over the abdomen. I also highly recommend the blend Clary Calm made by doTERRA. That blend is a total game changer!
15. Lavender Lemonade – Add 1-2 drops to a pitcher of lemonade for a refreshing drink.