Lavender Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

Lavender essential oil is one of the most well known essential oil to ever be sold. Lavender is most commonly used for burns and the healing of skin. It has antiseptic and analgesic properties that eases the pain of a burn and prevents infection. Lavender also has cytophylactic properties that promote rapid healing and reduces scarring. Lavender does an excellent job at balancing oil production in the skin as well as clearing blemishes and evening skin tone and even helps to hydrate dry skin.

Lavender is indicated for all skin types and can be used at any step in your skin care regimen. Lavender is beneficial for colds, flu, asthma, high blood pressure, and migraines. It is also excellent for helping with insomnia. The therapeutic properties of Lavender oil are antiseptic, analgesic, anti-convulsant, antidepressant, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, rubefacient, sedative, sudorific and vulnerary. Lavender is non-toxic, non-irritating,  and non-sensitizing. Do not use during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Essential oils are fragrant, vital fluids distilled from flowers, shrubs, leaves, trees, roots, and seeds. Because they are necessary for the life of the plant and play a vital role in the

biological processes of the vegetation, these substances are called “essential.” They carry the lifeblood, intelligence, and vibrational energy that endow them with the healing power to

sustain their own life—and help the people who use them.

All essential oils have unique medicinal properties, characteristics, and therapeutic benefits that will differ depending on the soil, climate, and altitude of the countries where the plants were grown. Today, oils are used in aromatherapy to promote well-being and good health. While the term aromatherapy can seem ambiguous, “scent” is only one aspect of aromatherapy, as

you will discover many more dramatic benefits for healing the body, mind, and spirit.

How Can Essential Oils Be Used? 

Inhalation, Topically, and ingestion are the three main methods of using essential oils.

• Inhalation is when you smell an essential oil and the oil enters your body through your nose.
• Topically is when you place the oil directly on your skin and this is absorbed into the body.
• Ingestion, while one of the more risky methods, can be used to go directly to the stomach via capsules to be absorbed within the body.

Lavender also has cytophylactic properties that promote rapid healing and reduces scarring. Lavender does an excellent job of balancing oil production in the skin and clearing blemishes, evens skin tone, and helps to hydrate dry skin.

Therapeutic properties of Lavender are listed in this chart below and can be used for figuring out which parts of the body Lavender directly targets.  

Apply topically over pulse points and over the heart. It can also be taken internally in a capsule.

Apply topically on the bottoms of your feet before bedtime or add several drops to a diffuser to induce sleep.

Apply topically on the area of concern to soothe and heal. Works great for all skin conditions, including acne, eczema, and scarring. It is also useful for wounds, ulcers, and insect bites.

Apply topically on the area of concern to cleanse, comfort and assist with healing.

Apply topically over the heart and on the back of the neck to calm and relax. Or, use aromatically and inhale from an inhaler or the palms of your hands.

Use aromatically or topically to uplift and balance emotions.

Apply topically and massage into the area of discomfort. Works for inflammation of muscles and joints, muscle and connective tissue pain, spasms, tension, and vein conditions.

Apply one drop topically along with vetiver essential oil or diffuse blend to uplift mood.

Apply topically to the back of the neck or temples. Or, diffuse essential oil and inhale aromatically.

Take internally with lemon and peppermint in a capsule to relieve symptoms. Or, use aromatically in the palms of your hands and inhale. Works well for treating bronchitis, colds, asthma, and whooping cough.