26 Ways to use YL Lavender Essential Oil
Young Living Lavender (the “all purpose”) essential oil is a favorite of oil lover’s. It is such a versatile oil that you will find us carrying it in our purses, backpacks, First Aid Kits, on our kitchens, all over.
Whenever you’re in doubt which essential oil to use… Young Living Lavender Essential Oil.
Of course quality plays a big factor, do not substitute another lavender for Young Living Lavender in the following tips- people have been known to experience unpleasant results when they have, please heed the warning.
LAVENDER Oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
One of the most versatile of all essential oils. Therapeutic-grade lavender oil has been highly regarded for the skin and has been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming relaxing and balancing — physically and emotionally. This plant is grown and distilled at the Young Living Farms.
This list was compiled by many users of this wonderful oil and the list keeps growing. Young Living’s essential oils are used and applied in everyday circumstances unlike other brands.
[NOTE: these tips are ONLY for use with Young Living Lavender essential oil. WARNING: other brands of essential oils are not of the same quality and are never to be used in the same way.]
1. Rub Lavender oil on the feet for a calming effect on the body.
2. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep.
3. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a bee sting or insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
4. Put 2-3 drops of Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain.
5. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to stop the bleeding.
6. Mix several drops of Lavender oil with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and use topically on eczema and dermatitis.
7. To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on the end of the tongue or around the naval or behind the ears.
8. To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of Lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops (do not freeze the lip or gum).
9. Rub a drop of Lavender oil over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts.
10. Rub Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin.
11. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.
12. To reduce or minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage Lavender oil on and around the affected area.
13. Rub 2 drops of Lavender oil over the armpit area to act as a deodorant.
14. Rub a drop of Lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
15. Rub several drops of Lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff.
16. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a cotton ball and place in your linen closet to scent the linens and repel moths and insects.
17. Place a drop of Lavender oil in your tabletop water fountain to scent the air, kill bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings.
18. Place a few drops of Lavender oil on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer, which will deodorize and freshen your laundry.
19. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore.
20. Diffuse Lavender oil to alleviate the symptoms of allergies.
21. Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain.
22. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria.
23. Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender oil to a rash to stop the itching and heal the skin.
24. Mix 4 drops Lavender oil with 1/4 cup of epsom salts and add to warm water for a foot bath.
25. In a 32 oz. spray bottle mix 8 drops of Lavender oil with water for a chemical-free air freshener.
26. Add a drop of Lavender to one quart of softened vanilla ice cream, stir well, freeze until hardened, serve.
Disclaimer: these tips ONLY pertain to the Young Living brand of therapeutic-grade essential oils. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat or prescribe - it is only intended for your better understanding of holistic wellness. Please consult with your doctor if you are experiencing illness.
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