One
of the most popular oils in aromatherapy, French Lavender essential oil
is derived from the flowering tops of Lanandula angustifolia.
Traditionally, Lavender oil is viewed as a first aid kit in a bottle.
Offers relief from sunburns, little burns, insect bites and stings,
nervous insomnia and stress.
Burns
- cover the burned area with generous amounts of undiluted lavender oil
immediately. Lavender oil will remove the heat and sting from the burn
and prevent blistering. Reapply if any pain recurs.
CAUTION
- lavender oil can assist with relief from sunburn or minor burns such
as from an iron or spitting fat.For anything more extensive seek
treatment immediately.
Bites,
stings - apply undiluted lavender oil directly to the bite or sting.
Reapply as needed until swelling or pain disappears.
Nervous
insomnia, stress - 3 drops in a vaporizer. Vaporize the bedroom for a
half an hour before going to sleep. Or put 1-2 drops on your pillow so
you can inhale the odor.