My husband, an Aromatherapist kept our medicine cabinet stocked with Lavender oil.
ARTHRITIS
Add Lavender oil to five teaspoons of grape seed oil. To blend, stir gently, once or twice, with a fork. Rub into affected areas when you feel pain from inflammation. The mixture can be stored in a small dark jar or dropper bottle for five to ten days.
BODY ODOUR
An alternative to shop bought deodorants, which can irritate some people, is Lavender oil. Add a few drops of Lavender oil to a jar of Sorbolene cream, can combat body odour bacteria and give off a lovely scent.
BURNS
Apply drops of Lavender oil quickly and directly onto the burn. Do not spread. Let the oil find its way around the burn. IIf not completely covered, add a few more drops. Within minutes, the burn will absorb the oil. The healing has begun.
Story: Whilst cooking at a family gathering, my brother slipped, his hand landing on the red hot barbecue grill. My husband quick to act, drizzled Lavender oil over the burn. In several minutes the pain had eased. Within forty minutes the pain had dulled. The following day, my brother reported that no blisters had formed and his hand was completely healed.
CRACKED, DRY SKIN
Exposed areas of the body that may become dry, rough in texture and cracked , can benefit from Lavender oil. Dab Lavender oil directly on the area. Three times a day. The skin will soften.
COLD SORES
Lavender oil can help with cold sores. But must be applied immediately that you sense the formation of a cold sore. Several times a day, dab lavender oil directly onto the cold sore area. The oil will act to oil bacteria and viral infection
HEADACHES
To relieve the onset of a headache, rub a little lavender oil into the temples of the forehead.
Migraine Infusion from grandmas time – 100ml of boiled water. Add chopped lavender , cover and allow to steep. Breathe in the infusion for relief.
RELAXATION
Using an aromatherapy oil burner, add three drops of lavender oil to two tablespoons of grape seed oil. While it burns, Take a forty minute afternoon nap. You will awaken refreshed and relaxed.
SORE FEET
Spending the day on your feet can make them tired and sore. Add enough warm water to a foot tub, to cover you feet. Add three tablespoons of vinegar. Soak you feet for five minutes. Towel dry. Rub a few drops of lavender oil into your feet. Elevate your feet for five minutes.
STRESS
Enjoy a a warm bath with a few drops of Lavender oil and feel your stress fade away.
THRUSH
Bathing with Lavender oil will help to improve the condition as it is anti fungal.