I’m a big fan of essential oils and have used them for aromatherapy for the past 25 years. One of the most basic and primary essential oils you should have on hand is lavender oil.

This magical oil has numerous amazing benefits and is one of the most popular and versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy.

The aroma from lavender oil is calming and is great to diffuse in your home; you only need about 3-4 drops. You can also apply it to your hands, wrists, chest, neck, and feet. Some people find it best to dilute 2-3 drops of the oil with 1-2 drops of fractionaed coconut oil or jojoba oil when applying directly to the skin. You can also apply some to your hand, then cup both hands around your mouth and breathe deeply. Inhalation of lavender essential oil can be very therapeutic.

Using these methods of application, lavender essential oil can:

1. Help You Sleep – Lavender oil has a soothing aroma that can ease insomnia and help you get an overall restful sleep at night.

2. Relieve Anxiety – Using lavender oil can have a calming and relaxing effect that eases tension from stress, nervousness, and anxiety.

3. Ease Pain From Minor Burns – Putting a few drops of lavender oil on a minor burn can help ease the pain from the burn, lower swelling, and even help guard against blistering. I’ve used it effectively on burns for years.

4. Moisturize Your Skin – Get relief from dry, chapped, sunburned, or eczema skin problems with the smoothing and moisturizing effects of lavender oil.

5. Clean and disinfect minor cuts/wounds – Lavender oil helps to stop bleeding of minor cuts and scrapes. It is also an anti-bacterial so it will clean and disinfect these wounds as well. Apply 2-3 drops to the infected area.

If you have questions about essential oils and their benefits, please feel free to contact me at tracy@wellnesstrix.com