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How to Use Lavender Oil

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By Linda M McCloud
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Lavender Oil is known as being magical and is often referred to as Blue Magic. Why? It can be used for many ailments including: depression, improve your hair, treating cuts, treating skin conditions, easing period discomfort and more. Plus, it has a wonderful scent.

Here are simple and easy ways you may be able to use Lavender Oil to improve your life and your health.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Add a few drops to your final rinse water when washing your hair. This will help prevent dandruff, plus make your hair smell great.

  2. Step 2

    Add a few drops of lavender to a bowl of water. Soak a clean wash cloth in this water. Gently, apply this cloth to any minor cut, insect bite or mild bruises. Apply gentle pressure. The wound should heal quicker and the skin should feel better in the process.

  3. Step 3

    Add a few drops of lavender oil and the juice from a lemon to some mineral water. Allow the solution to set for 30 minutes. Use as a hair rinse when your hair becomes dull or oily looking.

  4. Step 4

    Massage diluted lavender oil to y our lower back and tummy to help relieve the pain associated with periods. This solution may also help lift your spirits.

  5. Step 5

    Massage diluted lavender oil to your temples to help relieve the pain of a headache.

  6. Step 6

    Add a few drops of lavender oil in your bath water to help relieve stress and help promote a more restful sleep.

  7. Step 7

    Place a few drops of lavender oil onto your pillow before going to bed. This will allow the aroma to fill the room, helping to promote sleep and relieve any built up stress you may have.

  8. Step 8

    Mix five drops of lavender oil with 20ml. of almond oil and apply to pulse points to create your own signature scent.

  9. Step 9

    Fragrance your room by adding 3 to 5 drop of lavender oil to a vaporizer bowl.

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grove said

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on 5/26/2009 Terrific ideas for using Lavender oil in many ways. Great article!

brantsbabe said

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on 2/13/2009 So many great uses for lavender oil. I love it.

writeitout said

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on 2/13/2009 Nice article! 5*

Jederman said

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on 2/13/2009 very useful article!

ChrissLJ said

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on 1/24/2009 It always makes me feel better to put a few drops on my pillow. I'll have to try some of your other ways, too.

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