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The Many Benefits of Lavender Oil





The benefits of lavender oil are many.

Lavender essential oil - Lavandula Angustifolia - is known as the most popular and versatile essential oil.

Aromatherapy in pregnancy is wonderful and lavender is certainly an essential oil you should have on hand.






Lavender Facts

Lavender is steam distilled from the lavender flowers.

The many properties of this lavender essential oil contribute to a vast range of uses. Lavender essential oil is highly regarded as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, for skin care, or just as a lovely fragrance as well as many other uses.




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Uses of Lavender Essential Oil

As you already know, lavender essential oil has many uses:

  • Traditionally, it was used to treat burns.

    • Rene Maurice Gattefosse was the first to write about lavender's ability to promote tissue regeneration.

  • To flavor tea

  • To dress wounds

  • To induce sleep

  • Ease depression

  • Reduce stress

  • Balances and normalizes body functions

  • Promotes tissue regeneration

  • Speeds up wound healing

  • Cleanses cuts, bruises and, skin irritations

  • Soothes and relaxes the mind and body

  • Eases bodily aches and pains

    • It is one of the safest essential oils and can be used in full strength on the skin - also referred to as "neat". The benefits of this oil are limitless.






    Benefits of Lavender Oil: Applications

    benefits of lavender oil

  • Diffuse or inhale directly for aromatherapy.

  • Apply topically to skin irritations, cuts, or wherever desired.

  • Add to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement - 2 drops.

    Note: If taking as a dietary supplement - we only recommend you do so with Young Living Oils. You may use sponsor number 910945 to do so.

  • Do you have another use for this oil or maybe a favorite recipe? Share it with us!




    • Usage Tips

  • Add 4-5 drops to a bath gel base.

  • Drop 1-2 drops on your pillow to aid in a restful night of sleep.

  • Massage several drops on feet to promote relaxation.






    • Benefits of Lavender Oil: Safety Data

  • GRAS - generally regarded as safe

  • Food additive

  • Dietary supplement

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    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

    Sources: Essential Oils Desk Reference and Young Living Web Site





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