The Oil of Communication & Calm
Lavender is a beautiful calming oil known for its unmistakable aroma.
Most commonly Lavender is associated with its relaxing properties that promote peaceful sleep. You can add a few drops to your pillow so that you inhale the aroma as you are drifting off to sleep; apply it to the bottoms of your feet as a part of a relaxing bedtime ritual; or diffuse it in your favourite combo.
Apart from aiding restful sleep, it also promotes feelings of ease during your waking hours. It can be great to help you unwind at the end of a long day. Try adding a few drops of Lavender to your bath or apply to your temples and back of the neck.
Emotionally, Lavender can help ease feelings of tension, remove sad and anxious feelings, aid in verbal expression and calm the mind. It addresses a deep fear of being seen and heard. Lavender also encourages emotional honesty and insists that one speak their innermost thoughts and desires.
The soothing properties of Lavender can help calm skin irritations which make it great to use after shaving or to remove the itch from mosquito bites. You can also help nourish delicate and dry skin by adding a drop to your moisturiser. This is particularly helpful if you have a little too much sun.
To remove unwanted odours from your home, combine Lavender oil with water in a spray bottle. Spray a light mist into your car, linen closet, on your mattress, or any other areas that could use some freshening up.
Lavender oil is used in cooking for its taste and fragrance. You can use it to soften citrus flavours and add a flavourful twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts.
The versatile properties of Lavender essential oil make it a dōTERRA favourite – and why wouldn’t you keep a bottle on hand?