Lavender essential oil : benefits and indications

 

To relieve stress, prepare a hot water bath with 20 to 30 drops of true lavender EO in a neutral base (type sweet almond vegetable oil).

Use of lavender essential oil (EO) in massage
To calm nervousness and anxiety, mix 10 drops of lavender EO, 3 drops of noble chamomile EO and 1 drop of neroli EO in 10 ml of sweet almond oil. Massage the solar plexus with this preparation.


Use of lavender essential oil (EO) externally



During burns, apply on the affected area (s) 15 drops of true lavender EO combined with 5 drops of carrot EO in 15 ml of St. John's wort vegetable oil (or sweet almond oil). . Repeat this operation until improvement.
In case of hematoma, blue or contusion, gently pass on the part reached the mixture of 2 drops of EO of true lavender and 2 drops of immortelle EO four times a day until improvement.


* To relieve insect bites, disinfect with a mixture of 5 ml of true lavender HE and 5 ml of alcohol. Then rub the affected part with the same preparation.

In case of otitis, mix 2 drops of EO of true lavender, 2 drops of eucalyptus EO  radiant to 2 drops of niaouli EO . Apply around the ear and massage a little.
On wounds, apply three times a day the mixture of a drop of lavender HE, a drop of laurel EO  and a drop of tea tree EO .

Cautionessential oils should not be used pure, it is essential to dilute them with a vegetable oil (sweet almond for example).


Contraindications of essential oil (HE) lavender



  • Lavender essential oil is not recommended for pregnant women and before the age of 12 years.
  • In case of allergy, it is necessary to test the essential oil in the hollow of your elbow.
  • It is recommended not to abuse lavender EO.


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