Lavender is a purely divine scent and lavender flowers are very beautiful. I use lavender lotions and oils to help me to feel more at ease as well as to help me to fall asleep. One of my favorite things to add to my bathwater is lavender oil because of its calming effect and wonderful scent. But lavender can be used for more than just its heavenly scent. Lavender can calm, soothe and heal a variety of ailments. It is also known for it’s spiritual qualities, such as compassion and protection, as well.

The Healing Benefits of Lavender

Some of the ailments that lavender can help treat include:
 Insomnia
 Depression
 Pain relief for sore muscles
 Acne
 Sunburn
 Dandruff
 Dull and Oily Hair
 PMS
 Headaches
 Anxiety

Lavender can also ease the swelling and pain of damaged or broken skin. The active ingredients in lavender oil include alcohol, ketones and esters. Ketones and esters are produced by the lavender flowers.

Lavenders Spiritual Qualities

Lavender is known as the scent of compassion, manifestation and magick. It has also been known as a protective oil. You can try dabbing a little lavender oil on your doors and windows for spiritual protection.

Lavender for Treating Skin Ailments

Treating Sunburn with Lavender Oil – To treat a sunburn using lavender oil, soak a cloth in some cold water and then wring it out. Now apply about three drops of lavender oil to the cloth. Gently dab the area. This technique can also be used to reduce swelling and bruises on the skin, but you may want to hold the cloth on the area for five to fifteen minutes.

Treating Acne and Blackheads with Lavender Oil – Use a facial steamer or a small pan of steaming water (be careful not to touch the actual water) and apply five drops of lavender oil to the water. Place a towel over your head and hold your face about nine inches away from the steam. The steam and the scent will leave you feeling more relaxed as well as helping to unclog your pores.

Lavender for Sleep

For treating insomnia or to just get a good night of sleep try the following:

 Add a few drops of lavender oil to a warm bath. Light some candles, play some soft music and let yourself relax.
 Massage a little lavender oil or lavender lotion onto your skin as soon as you get out of the bath.
 Dab your temples and wrists with a little bit of lavender before getting into bed, to help relieve stress and anxiety. Let yourself meditate or sit still for awhile before crawling into bed.
 If you are experiencing PMS symptoms or lower back pain, try massaging some diluted lavender oil onto your tummy or lower back (or have someone do this for you).
 Get into bed and dream sweet dreams of lavender flowers.

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Also below is a great Lavender Sleep Pillow which I highly recommend ~ This is better than placing drops of lavender on your sheets. I have used one of these and wow it really does help to induce sleep!