How is lavender essential oil used?

Lavender essential oil is one of the most widely used essential oils in the world. Lavender oil is a must have for every home as it is one of the most helpful treatments for burns, bee stings, mosquito bites, acne, cuts and scrapes.  Unlike other essential oils, lavender is safe to put directly on the skin undiluted. 

Lavender oil is particularly helpful for stress-related headaches.  It is often combined with peppermint essential oil in a formula that is intended to rub directly on the temples during a tension headache.  This has also been found to be helpful in some cases of migraine headaches. It may also be applied externally to help ease the aches and pains of rheumatism.

The oil is anti-bacterial as well as anti-viral and is especially well known for its ability to rejuvenate cells quickly; speeding up the healing process for minor scrapes and cuts.  It is also very helpful in treating cold and flu when inhaled as a steam to help reduce the duration of a cold and to open up a congested nose and chest.

Lavender oil is typically known for its calming and relaxing property and has been used used to treat depression, stress and anxiety.