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| '''Lavender oil''' is an ] obtained by ] from the flower spikes of certain species of ]. | '''Lavender oil''' is an ] obtained by ] from the flower spikes of certain species of ]. | ||
| === General Uses === | |||
| It is generally used nowadays for ]. | It is generally used nowadays for ]. | ||
| === Medicinal Uses === | |||
| It is also used sometimes as an ]. | |||
| Lavender oil can be used to treat a huge variety of ailments and is an essential component of any household first aid box. | |||
| == Cream == | |||
| Add a few drops of oil to ] cream for ]. | |||
| == Lotion == | |||
| Add a few drops of oil to a little water for ] or ]. | |||
| == Chest Rub == | |||
| Add 1 ml oil and 5 drops ] to 10 ml ] for asthmatic and bronchitic spasm. | |||
| == Hair Rinse == | |||
| Dilute 5-10 drops of oil in water for ], or use a few drops of ] on a fine comb for ]s. | |||
| == Massage Oil == | |||
| Dilute 1 ml 'lavender oil' in 25 ml ], and massage into painful muscles. Dilute 10 drops in 25 ml ] and massage into the temples and nape of the neck for tension headaches or at the first hint of a ]. | |||
| == Oil == | |||
| Apply undiluted to insect bites and stings. Dilute 10 drops oil in 25 ml ] for ] or to help prevent sunburn. (Note: this is not an effective sunblock.) | |||
| === See Also === | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ]s | |||
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Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species of lavender.
General Uses
It is generally used nowadays for aromatherapy.
Medicinal Uses
Lavender oil can be used to treat a huge variety of ailments and is an essential component of any household first aid box.
Cream
Add a few drops of oil to chamomile cream for eczema.
Lotion
Add a few drops of oil to a little water for sunburn or scalds.
Chest Rub
Add 1 ml oil and 5 drops chamomile oil to 10 ml carrier oil for asthmatic and bronchitic spasm.
Hair Rinse
Dilute 5-10 drops of oil in water for lice, or use a few drops of neat oil on a fine comb for nits.
Massage Oil
Dilute 1 ml 'lavender oil' in 25 ml carrier oil, and massage into painful muscles. Dilute 10 drops in 25 ml carrier oil and massage into the temples and nape of the neck for tension headaches or at the first hint of a migraine.
Oil
Apply undiluted to insect bites and stings. Dilute 10 drops oil in 25 ml carrier oil for sunstroke or to help prevent sunburn. (Note: this is not an effective sunblock.)
See Also
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