Sleeping difficulty - two drops of lavender oil can be placed on the pillow before bedtime to assist relaxation. Alternatively, 3-4 drops of oil mixed into a bedtime bath can help those with sleeping difficulties.
Headaches - massaging oil into your temples can relieve headaches. A cold compress of lavenderon the forehead or back of the neck can also help.
Muscular pain - massaging oil into the affected area can soothe the pain. Alternatively, 3-4 drops of oil mixed into a bath can relieve sore muscles and tension.
Acne - lavender is able to assist in the treatment of acne, by inhibiting the bacteria that cause infection, soothing the skin, and can help reduce scarring.
Fungal infections - lavender oil has anti-fungal properties, and may help in treating fungal infections such as Athlete's foot, and ringworm. Remember that lavender oil is for external use only.
Coughs and colds - lavender oil has many properties that make it helpful when dealing with coughs, colds and sinusitis. Add a couple of drops into a bowl of hot water and use as a steam inhalation. This can help not only relieve symptoms, but also assist with sleeping, further aiding recovery.
Burns - lavender oil has both antiseptic and pain-killing properties, promoting rapid healing and can help prevent scarring.
Calming - soothing and balancing properties of lavender can restore a state of balance to the body and mind. It may help balance people in an unbalanced emotional state, such as depression or those suffering mood fluctuations. A couple of drops of oil mixed into a bath or placed on a pillow can help.
Insect repellant - lavender has been used for centuries to protect clothes and linen from moths and other insects, with the added benefit that it will lightly perfume the material at the same time.
It can prevent insect bites, and soothe the pain and prevent infection a the site of any insect bites you may receive.
Freshen your home! - 2-3 drops of lavender oil placed on the filter of your vacuum cleaner will freshen your house as you clean.
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