| Lavender pure essential oil is native to the | | | | amount of lavender oil used. If you make your own, |
| Mediterranean. It grows in open fields and on | | | | add 3 drops of lavender oil to 1 quart of distilled |
| mountain slopes, giving off an intense aroma when it | | | | water, and dab on daily. |
| blooms. It is not primarily grown and harvested in | | | | For insomnia: Lavender has a calming effect, which |
| Provence. The most potent form of Lavender is the | | | | can help a person relax under stress. |
| oil. And the finest oil is distilled from Lavandula | | | | Put some lavender oil on a cloth, or aromatherapy |
| Officinalis. This variety only grows at altitudes above | | | | stone, and put next to your bed. This will help you |
| 3000 feet. Below are listed some of the lavender oil | | | | sleep at night. |
| uses. | | | | For nerve pain: Lavender oil help relieve nerve pain |
| Therapeutic Effect | | | | caused by neuralgia, which is a recurrent pain along a |
| The 3 best known active ingredients in Lavender are | | | | nerve. Just mix 10 drops of lavender oil with 2 |
| geraniol, cineole, and coumarin. | | | | tablespoons of St. John's Wart oil and rub into |
| Lavender helps with certain Conditions | | | | affected area. |
| For skin irritations: Lavender water promotes good | | | | Each person will have their own lavender oil use. |
| circulation in the skin. You can either buy the lavender | | | | Some for relaxation, some for pain, others for |
| water already mixed and made, or make your own. I | | | | improvement of their skin. In any case, lavender pure |
| personally make my own, as I can control the | | | | essential oil is a very handy oil to have in your house. |