Lavender oil is extracted mostly from the flowers of the lavender plant. The flowers of lavender are fragrant in nature and have been used for making potpourri for centuries. Traditionally, lavender essential oil has also been used in making perfumes. The oil is very useful in aromatherapy and many aromatic preparations and combinations.
Lavender oil blends well with many other essential oils. Today, lavender essential oil is frequently used in various forms including as an aromatherapy oil, in gels, infusions, lotions, and soaps.
lavender oil should never be ingested, only topically applied or inhaled through means of aromatherapy or similar activities.
Health Benefits Of Lavender Essential Oil
- Relieves Stress & Anxiety
- Induces sleep
- Treats acne
- Relieves pain
- Haircare
- controls hair loss
Lavender oil is commercially used in:
• Bath Gels
• Extracts
• Aromatherapy oil
• Soaps
• Teas
• Infusions
• Lotions
• Whole, dried flowers
Everyday use of Lavender oil:
• Use the essential oil with a diffuser to make your surroundings smell lavender-like.
• Pour 2-3 drops of lavender oil into your bath water to relax your mind while taking bath.
• Use a lavender toner made by steeping lavender buds in hot water, and then refrigerate it in a glass bottle.
• Spray a lavender spritz on your pillow every day to get more relaxed sleep.
• Place lavenders in your wardrobe to keep your clothes smelling good.
