Lavender is a plant species that belongs to the mint family, and for centuries, it’s been used for ornamental and medicinal purposes. Today, it is used as an ingredient in beauty products, bath products, and hair products. It is also used in producing Lavender essential oil.
The essential oil has a pleasant aroma with sweet overtones, and you can blend it with other carrier oils for topical use and other essential oils for aromatherapy use. Studies show that inhaling lavender essential oil can help relieve stress, anxiety, moodiness, and other emotional and psychological problems.
It is also said to help with pain relief, sleep problems, headaches, burns, motion sickness, and other health issues. But as they say, too much of something is poisonous.
Using excessive amounts of Lavender oil, particularly for aromatherapy use, can cause headaches, migraines, nausea, and vomiting. Therefore, it is important to use the correct measurements of the oil in your diffuser as indicated on the label to avoid these problems.
It is also important to do a patch test before applying Lavender oil on any part of your body to check whether you are allergic to it or not. Fortunately, the pros of Lavender essential oil outweigh its cons. If you get a skin reaction when you apply the oil, at least you can inhale it to help you relax and put you in a good mood.
If you are interested in creating Lavender diffuser essential oil blends to help you relax and sleep better. Here are some recipes you can try out.
Recipe 1:
- One drop Black Pepper
- Two drops Lavender
- Two drops Bergamot
Recipe 2:
- One drop Peppermint
- One drop Rosemary
- Two drops Lavender
Recipe 3:
- One drop Peppermint
- Two drops Sweet Orange
- Three drops Lavender
- Four drops Rosemary
Recipe 4:
- Two drops Frankincense
- Four drops Lavender
- Six drops Cedarwood
Recipe 5:
- Three drops Lavender
- Three drops Lemon Oil
- Three drops Thieves Oil
Recipe 6:
- Three drops Lavender
- Three drops Cedarwood
- Two drops Capaiba
Recipe 7:
- Four drops Lavender
- Three drops Rosemary
- Three drops Lemongrass
Recipe 8:
- Four drops Lavender
- Four drops Lemon Oil
- Two drops Thieves Oil
Recipe 9:
- Two drops Lavender
- Three drops Peppermint
- Four drops Frankincense
Recipe 10:
- One drop Lavender
- One drop Peppermint
- Two drops Lemon
- Two drops Orange
Recipe 11:
- Four drops Lavender
- Three drops Bergamot
Recipe 12:
- Two drops Lavender
- Two drops Frankincense
- Two drops Deep Blue
Recipe 13:
- Two drops Lavender
- Three drops Copaiba
- Thred drops Deep Blue
Recipe 14:
- Three drops Lavender
- Two drops Vanilla Oleoresin
- One drop Nutmeg
- One drop Cardamom
Recipe 15:
- Two drops Ylang Ylang
- Two drops Lemon
- Four drops Lavender
Recipe 16:
- One drop Peppermint
- Two drops Lavender
- Three drops Orange
Recipe 17:
- Three drops Lavender
- Four drops Lemon
- Four drops Eucalyptus
Recipe 18:
- Three drops Lavender
- Three drops Frankincense
- Three drops Eucalyptus
Recipe 19:
- Four drops Lavender
- Four drops Tangerine
Recipe 20:
- Two drops Lavender
- Three drops Eucalyptus
- Three drops Tangerine
Recipe 21:
- Three drops Lavender
- Three drops Vetiver
- Two drops Ylang Ylang
Recipe 22:
- Three drops Lavender
- Two drops Wild Orange
- Two drops Geranium
- One drop Clary Sage
Recipe 23:
- Two drops Lavender
- Two drops Cedarwood
- Two drops Wild Orange
- Two drops Tea Tree
Recipe 24:
- Three drops Lavender
- Two drops Wild Orange
- Two drops Geranium
- One drop Clary Sage
Recipe 25:
- Two drops Lavender
- Three drops Chamomile
- One drop Wild Orange
- One drop Geranium
Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil
Relieves stress and anxiety
Inhaling Lavender essential oil can help relieve the symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, and even depression. Studies show that Lavender essential oil can loser the physical and emotional symptoms of stress by lowering the heart rate and blood pressure.
Improves sleep
We all need quality sleep to be productive and to enhance the quality of our life. But if you are having trouble sleeping, try inhaling Lavender essential oil to help you relax and relieve your stress. It will also help you sleep better and improve your sleep patterns if you have insomnia.
Enhances mood
Moodiness is a symptom of stress, anxiety, and depression. Inhaling lavender essential oil can boost your mood because it has relaxing and calming effects.
Restores skin complexion
Lavender essential oil is rich in antioxidants; it can help slow down the signs of aging. By applying the oil on your face, Lavender oil can help reduce age spots, wrinkles, fine lines, and even acne.
It is also known to tighten the skin and improve the skin’s complexion.
Helps heal wounds
Lavender essential oil has antimicrobial properties which are known to fight against infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help relieve pain and inflammation.
So when you apply Lavender oil on a burn, cut, or scrape, it will help the would heal faster while preventing it from getting infected.
Supports hair growth
Lavender essential oil is known to stimulate blood circulation; therefore, it can help with hair growth. You can intensify the power of the oil by mixing it with olive oil, which is also known to stimulate hair growth.
