Here we are with one of the most popular essential oil – lavender.
I have to be honest with you – I could not bear the smell of lavender before.
But as all aroma therapists say – the oil you don’t like is the one that you need the most. In the beginning I refused to believe in this, but after years and years of my friendship with essential oils I can tell you in all honesty that it’s the truth.
Now I love lavender, it even became one of the oils I use on a daily basis.
Many years ago my yoga teacher made us a refreshment drink that everybody loved. When we asked her what it was – she simply answered water with a drop of lavender oil. Just be careful, one drop of oil is enough for 2 litters of water.
Or you can make lavender lemonade – just add a drop of oil in it. You can also add it to orange juice and lime juice for an equally good taste.
Honey is lavender’s best friend. I discovered that a long time ago when I first tasted honey and lavender bread. These days I love using this combination in muffins and other cakes. Just mind you, use only pure essential oils, and one drop will be enough to flavour the whole cake.
Except calming your mind, body and spirit, lavender essential oil can help you in the following situations:
- with burns – apply 2-3 drops directly to the affected area
- sun burns – add few drops of lavender oil into the 1 tbsp. of coconut oil and apply liberally on sunburn as often as needed to relieve discomfort
- cuts – apply a drop or more few times a day
- for better sleep – diffuse or inhale, or simply rub a drop of oil on the pillow before going to bed
- ear pain – place one drop of lavender oil on a cotton ball and carefully place inside the outer ear
I have listed only a few situations where I used this lovely oil successfully. But this oil can be used in many other ways, which you will surly find out for yourself.
What I especially love about this oil is that lavender reduces the feeling of anger and helps us adapt to new life situations. Try to rub the oil on the kids’ feet, when they start going to a kindergarten or to a new school.