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Uses of Lavender

  

 

 

Tip of the Month

After working in the garden or a walk in the bush, spray yourself with lavender water. You'll protect yourself from ticks in this way.
If you do have a tick, place a few drops of lavender oil on it: this will kill the tick and prevent any itching.

Lavender has been used for centuries for health and healing, and because of its soothing, relaxing properties, has become known as the “Mothering Oil”.

It has many practical uses today that are just as effective as those described in history and folklore and is the most versatile of essential oils. Its many benefits include:

For the mind and emotions
  • Nurturing and calming
  • Soothing
  • Antidepressant
  • Settles irritability and gently sedating, restores mind and body to a state in which healing can take place
For skin care For the body
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Lavender Oil:
Produces a fresh and calming atmosphere.
Insect repellent Mix a few drops of lavender oil with a little sunflower oil and rub onto skin
Moth repellent Use sachets of dried lavender buds in wardrobes and linen drawers
Inhalation Clear a stuffy nose – add 5 drops of lavender oil to a small bowl of hot, steaming water.
Burns or sunburn A few drops of lavender oil on burns can relieve pain and help healing.
Scars Add lavender oil to a carrier oil and massage gently into scarred area. Must be applied within a few weeks of scarring to obtain a reasonable diminishing of the scar.
Eczema, Dermatitis and Psoriasis Lavender oil will assist in control of these skin problems.
Acne Lavender will assist in controlling and relieving acne and other associated skin problems.
Sleep Disorders A few drops of lavender oil on the pillow or massaged gently into temples will help in inducing sleep.
Massage Add 45 drops of lavender oil to 100mL carrier oil and massage.
Headaches Gently massage a couple of drops of lavender oil on to temples.
Sunburn Add a few drops of lavender oil to water (mineral) and spray onto sunburned skin.
Bathing Enjoy a relaxing bath and relieve stress by adding lavender oil to the bath.
Cosmetics Add a couple of drops of lavender oil to your favourite face cream or bath product.
Washing floors Add a few drops to your floor washing water. Great for timber, tile or slate floors.
Drying clothes In a clothes dryer – put a few drops of lavender oil onto one item of clothing and place in dryer with others. Will give your clothes a beautiful fragrance and scent your house.
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Lavender Water:

Has all the properties of the oil but in a much milder form. It has been termed the 'ethereal sibling' of the essential oil.
Sleep disorders A few drops of lavender oil on the pillow or a spray of lavender water will help induce a restful sleep.
Ironing Use lavender water in the iron to give your clothes a fresh scent and prolong the life of your delicate linens.
Insect repellant Lavender water may be safely sprayed around foods to keep flies away. It may also be sprayed on plants to control mealy bug and aphids.
Antiseptic Cuts and scrapes may be cleansed with lavender water to reduce the risk of infection.
Cosmetic applications Lavender water is good to clean makeup off and to tone the face.
Pet wash Terrific in the final wash to keep your pet flea free and cuddle-worthy.
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Lavender Bushes:
These look wonderful in the garden but try draping linen over them to dry in summer as great Grandma did.
Cooking Try adding a few lavender flowers (must be Lavandula Angustifolia) to dishes.
Insect repellant Plant lavender bushes around windows and doors to deter mosquitoes.
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