I got the opportunity to try out this
Lavender essential oil from Elite Gold Solutions. The size of it is 1 ounce. They use a process called
Super Critical Steam Extraction (Lavandula Officinalis)to make it.
It actually came at the most perfect time because I was trying out another product and I was looking forward to mixing the two together. Before I get into what I used it for I would like to give a little information on Lavender itself.
The lavender plant is a small aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow
leaves and bluish-purple flowers. Lavender has been widely used in
perfumery and medicine since ancient times. It's quite striking and beautiful when you see it all bunched up together like this. It's also nice to decorate with or even grow outside your home. It will definitely give your porch a wonderful scent I am sure. There's a ton of uses for lavender oil itself.
1- Skin irritations: Therapeutic-grade
Lavender oil has been excellent in soothing and healing minor skin
irritations. As long as the skin is not broken or raw, Lavender can be
used to bring healing and soothing comfort to minor skin irritations.
2- Cure for Ringworm: It's a great, natural therapy for a
minor ringworm infection, without the fear of any man-made chemicals
touching your skin.
3- Acne treatments: Because acne is often caused by skin oils and bacteria, the antiseptic
properties of Lavender can be very effective at managing acne. However,
it should be tested on small areas and even diluted for some skin types
as it can be a little irritating for very sensitive skin types.
4- Tension / massage:
Lavender oil can also be used to help relieve tension in sore and
bruised muscles. It can be used effectively to bring relief and
relaxation for a muscle massage.
5- Other skin blemishes: Minor rashes, dryness and other skin irritations can be effectively treated with therapeutic-grade Lavender oil.
6- Calming for acute anxiety By utilizing essential
Lavender oil into the post-anxiety
relief process and re-programming, one can create stronger, calming
memories of the aromas of Lavender while learning to get out of the
triggering circumstance and taking control of the situation.
7- Helping little ones prepare for bed:
Many children can benefit from a calm, predictable routine at a
consistent time each night. When
Lavender oil is added to the regimen,
it can be even more effective. Rub a few drops of oil on the soles of
the little one's feet. We have even put a few drops on our fingers and
touched the under-side of their noses so they would smell it and develop
a calming routine with a familiar smell. And, since the smell center of
the brain is very close to the memory center, this kind of pattern can
produce strong, peaceful memories for little ones as they grow older.
8- Winding down before bed as an adult or
assisting with sleep disorders
- Many adults suffer from sleep disturbances and sleep disorders that
range from mild to severe. At many levels, lavender oils and diffusing
lavender into the room can help promote calm, restful nights and
actually help a person regain some life energy by gaining more restful
sleep. Some have used this inside of their CPAP mask and have reported
increased sleep effectiveness of up to 35% more sleep per night.
9- Soothing and cleansing common cuts
– In World War I, René Gattefossé experimented on soldiers in military
hospitals by using Lavender and other antiseptic essential oils with
quite positive results. This same oil can be used to help heal minor
cuts by safely killing germs that prevent normal healing.
10- Bringing relief to bruised areas
– try gently rubbing a few drops of
Lavender oil around and on sore,
bruised areas to promote blood flow, healing and relief for the
tenderness and pain.
11- Soothing minor burns
– just as René Gattefossé accidentally discovered the anti-scarring and
healing effects of Lavender on a laboratory burn, you can use a few
drops on minor burns that are caused from things such as small cooking
burns or burns caused by a craft iron or glue gun.
12 - Relief for insect bites
– rub a few drops on bee sting areas and other insect bites to speed up
the healing and bring instant relief to the burning, itching and
irritations of insect bites such as mosquitoes.
13 - Insect repellant that is safe without side effects-
Perhaps you have heard of all the dangers of using man-made insect
repellents and the toxicity / build up of these kinds of chemicals in
the world. Also, there are all kinds of home-remedy type insect
repellents or oils that just don't seem to do the trick. Lavender oil
is a unique insect repellant that is safe, effective and has no side
effects (except positively balancing the mood and stabilizing mental
states). Before reaching for the next can of over-the-counter bug spray,
try essential Lavender oil.
14 - Safely moisturizing chapped lips – Only pure therapeutic-grade
Lavender oil
should be considered safe for ingesting or use on skin areas. Be sure
your bottle does not say “for external use only” as it is not pure
therapeutic-grade and is not worth the money spent on it. Apply as
needed to areas of chapped lips in the dry winter season to relieve dry,
burning, chapped lips and to promote healing and moisturizing effects.
15 – Winter chapped hands
- Lavender oil can triple as a bactericide, moisturizer and reliever of
pain, itching and dryness caused by dry, cold winter conditions. Try a
few drops as needed and rub into the chapped ares of the fingers and
hands.
16 - Eczema relief and dermatitis -
Using
Lavender oils alone or with other essential oils that are good
for the skin can help bring relief to the dryness or the inflammation
caused by eczema and dermatitis. Many children have eczema patches as
well and eventually grow out of them. Using Lavender oil is safe and
effective.
17 - Repelling insects and moths – place a few drops on a cotton ball for closets and linen drawers to ward off insects and moths.
18 - Fabric freshener and deodorizer – Place a few drops on cloth or laundry drier sheet to freshen laundry scent and naturally deodorize
19 - Child's resting place - Place a few drops on your child's stuffed animal or pillow to help comfort them at night and to build comforting memories.
20 - Romance and relaxed social settings - Diffuse the lavender oil to set the mood for a nice romantic evening or for a relaxed social event.
21- Can be used in a day spa for diffusing
- Lavender is a nice oil for diffusing, cleaning the air, and bringing
balance to any atmosphere. Diffusing it in a certain area of your
day-spa can really bring a sense of balance and tranquility.
22 - Lavender infused tea and other drinks
– Using Lavender in a nice cup of hot tea can help as a nice wind-down
drink after dinner or with a decaffeinated tea before bed. It can also
be used with a nice Chamomile tea or “Sleepy time” tea before bed or
when trying to relax.
23 - Lavender in breads and cooking – Experiment with
Lavender oil (digestible kind)
in your fruit breads and other dishes. It can provide a wonderful
complexity and aromatics to some of your favorite dishes. Try adding a
drop or 2 to a few bites before adding it to a complete recipe to be
sure you like it first.
24 - Sunburn relief -
Lavender drops can be diluted in water to spray over sunburn to promote
relief and healing several times a day. Try using Lavender instead of
(or alternating with) aloe-vera gel and diluted apple-cider vinegar to
help take away the heat and sting of sun-burn.
25 - To settle throat or muscle spasms-
Recently, I had some issues with GERD and esophageal spasms. If you
ever had esophageal spasms or IBS, it can be very uncomfortable and at
times, painful. I decided take a few drops of Lavender oil on the tongue
to see if it had similar muscle relaxation effects on the smooth,
involuntary muscles of the digestive system. The Lavender oil was very
effective in greatly reducing the spasms and bringing relaxation and
relief to the constricting muscles in my throat. It must be therapeutic
grade that it pure enough for ingestion, however.
26 - Soothing tension and headaches -
Sometimes, rubbing a few drops on the temples and / or on the back of
the neck or trapezius muscles can really help bring relief and reduce
the headaches caused by tension. Try this before reaching for that
bottle of ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
27 - Sinusitis and allergy flare-ups
- Both Lavender and Peppermint oil can be very effective for helping to
reduce the flare ups from allergies and sinusitis (inflammation of the
sinus linings). Place a few drops near the affected areas, nasal
passages, temples, forehead, back of the neck, between the eyes (but
certainly not in the eyes) – and test some near your eyes to make sure
the vapors are not too intense for your eyes as it can irritate or cause
the eyes to water a bit.
28 - Great for a relaxing bath oil
– sometimes you need to ramp up the relaxing effects of Lavender and
diffusing and rubbing it topically don't do the complete trick. Try
adding several drops to a warm, relaxing bath, while playing some soft
music and lighting some nice candles. A little extra time on those days
when you really need a break after work or from the kids can really
bring you back to a sense of normalcy.
29 - Relief with heart palpitations –
Lavender oil,
being a natural tonic and sedative, can also be inhaled in pure form to
help with heart palpitations and a rapid heart beat. Practice making
calm and quiet surroundings and inhaling Lavender oils when your heart
is racing. Be sure to stay with your doctor's advice if you have a
condition or are on medications.
30 – Calmness before an exam
- Inhale some drops of Lavender before and during a test if permitted
to help an older student reset balance to mind and emotions for testing
anxieties. Using the Lavender lightly during study times can also help
produce calm memories when thinking through particular topics, which can
carry over to the testing scenario.
31 – Before a presentation or job interview
- You can inhale some Lavender aroma and even put a drop or two under
the nasal passages to bring calmness and balance to the mind and
emotions before a presentation before peers, colleagues or before a big
job interview.
32 – Water fountain or aromatherapy fountain
- Placing a few drops of Lavender in your fountain can kill bacteria
and promote a nice, balanced, calm atmosphere while keeping the water
fresh and free of microbes.
33 – Reducing scar tissue
- Be sure to consistently add Lavender oil to areas of skin that are
wounded and beginning to heal to help reduce scarring and promote
healing, while also experience the antiseptic properties of the oil.
34 – Dry eyes and tear ducts
– Do not place Lavender in the eyes. However, you can put a drop or 2
near the bridge of the nose to promote your lacrimal glands to produce
tears.
35- Motion Sickness – Experiment
with the locations of application, but Lavender can be used to help
alleviate symptoms of minor motion sickness. It is not intended to
prevent motion sickness on a long cruise or where a stronger medicine
may be needed. However, it can be effective in relieving symptoms of the
onset of motion sickness.
36 – Bath salts
- Not only can Lavender be used by the drop in a relaxing bath, but it
can also be mixed with pure bath salts and wrapped up to use later or
for a gift for a friend or family member.
37- Ear aches
- Sometimes, adults and children get ear aches. Using a warm compress,
add a few drops of Lavender oil to the warm, wet compress and massage
the areas around and behind the ears, and the sides of the neck under
the jaw-line, following the path starting behind the ear lobes. This can
help relieve and reduce inflammation around the Eustachian tubes that
drains the ears to the throat.
38 – Menstrual cramp relief - Using very warm compresses, also apply Lavender oils
around the abdomen while inhaling the diffuse vapors to help calm and
relax the muscles, mind and body for less severe cramping.
39 - Respiratory infections - Lavender can be used in a vaporizer to help kill germs and promote healing due to respiratory infections.
40 - Soothe a cough or sore throat
-
Lavender oil's natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and calming
effects can help soothe a cough or sore throat due to cough or minor
infection. Having some Lavender around for the cold season can bring a
lot of safe relief for little ones as well by inhalation or dabbing some
drops around the nasal passages and massaging gently around the neck
and throat area.
41 - Relief of minor asthmatic and bronchial spasms
– Many people suffer from minor asthmatic and acute bronchial spasms
leading to some bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes) from
pollens, bacteria and other allergens or pathogens. Lavender oil diffusing, inhaling, and rubbing
on the nasal passages and around the chest areas has provided relief
for minor asthmatic symptoms and bronchial spasms for some.
42 - Hair loss and re-growth for alopecia
- Alopecia areata is an auto-immune dysfunction where the hair falls
out, often in clumps or patches. In one study documented by the
University of Maryland Medical Center, 86 alopecia areata patients went
through a split test. Both subjects massaged the scalp daily for 7
months, where as only half used essential
lavender oil during the
massage. The experimental group that used Lavender oil reported
significant hair re-growth over the control group that simply used scalp
massage alone.
43 – Reduce agitation in dementia patients
- Some studies have shown that aromatherapy and other Lavender oil use
can help reduce agitation for aging patients who experience agitation
and irritability due to dementia.
44 – Other skin fungal infections like candidiasis
– Fungal infections are common in humans. Skin infections caused by
fungus like candidiasis have responded very well in many cases and can
be treated with topical applications of pure Lavender oil.
45 - Irritation from shingles
– Adult onset of shingles due to the Herpes Zoster virus can be quite
irritating and downright painful. Some people have used Lavender oil to
alleviate the pain, irritation and itching caused by shingles. Also,
because shingles can often be associated with life stressors, Lavender
can help with that too.
46 – Scabies infections
– Scabies has been identified by the WHO (World Health Organization) as
a water-borne parasite / illness that can also be transmitted by skin
contact from infected persons. Some natural medicinal doctors (NMDs)
have used therapeutic-grade Lavender oils and baths in conjunction with
other oils such as tea tree oil to effectively kill these parasites that
burrow under the skin, lay eggs, and cause allergic irritations and
dermatitis. Not only can the Lavender oil kill the parasites, but it can
bring relief to the skin irritations.
47 – Overactive nervous system
– Sometimes, other voluntary and involuntary muscle spasms can be
treated well with Lavender oil massaged on or near the location of the
muscle spasms caused by an over-active nerve or nervous system.
48 – After surgery pain relief
– Although there have been more reported testimonials, one study done
on biopsy patients (reported at the University of Maryland Medical
Center) for after surgery pain relief showed significant pain decrease
in patients who received oxygen with Lavender aromatherapy versus those
who just received oxygen without aromatherapy in post-operative
scenarios.
49 – Improve concentration –
Because of its ability to stabilize mood, reduce anxieties, and help
calm the nervous system, Lavender has been reported by many to help
improve the ability to concentrate by reducing other symptoms that can
distract thought and the ability to focus.
50 – Deodorants – Pure therapeutic grade
Lavender oil
can be used as a body deodorant because it kills bacteria that can
cause body odors and can also be used with other applications as natural
body deodorants. Some ancient civilizations used essential oils for
bathing and beautification / perfuming processes weeks and months before
weddings and other ceremonies. In addition to its ability to kill
odor-causing bacteria, Lavender also adds a delightful light, clear,
fragrant floral aroma.
As you can see there are a ton of uses for it. It's just a one bottle miracle for it all.
I really liked the fact that it had this wonderful drip dropper. It makes it easier for me to measure out. So like I mentioned before I wanted to use this for something else I was reviewing at the time. I had received a bottle of Soap Nuts laundry detergent. When I opened up the Soap Nuts I noticed a peculiar smell that I wasn't exactly thrilled with. I decided to use this lavender oil in my soap nuts liquid.
They are like two peas in a pod. I put like 10 drops of the lavender oil into the soap nuts and shook it to mix well. My clothing smelled so nice after I finished my hand wash.
I also used it on the flooring around my cat's litter box. I wanted it to smell nice and calming when I walked into the bathroom. I placed some drops on the bath mat next to it too.
The space is positively wonderful now. I also decided to sprinkle some droplets around the carpets in the living room and entry room. It really makes a nice difference instead of using harsh aerosol sprays. #bestlavender
You can buy your own bottle of Lavender Oil here on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Lavender-Essential-Oil-Therapeutic-Aromatherapy/dp/B00GCI7KXO/ref=cm_cmu_up_thanks_hdr
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