Lavender

the night. Its soothing effects will help you sleep soundly through the night.
For nerve pain: Lavender oil helps to relieve pain and inflammation due to neuralgia. Mix 10 drops of the oil with 2 tbsp. of St. John's-wort oil and gently rub into the affected areas for pain relief.
For sunburn relief: Add 10 drops of lavender oil to 4 oz. of water. Store the liquid in a plastic spray bottle and take it with you to the beach to spritz on sunburned skin as needed.
For first degree burns: Lavender oil is one of the few essential oils that is safe to use "neat", or undiluted, on the skin. Keep a small bottle in your kitchen cabinet to treat first-degree burns. One to two drops directly on the burn will relieve pain and reduce the risk of blisters.
For middle-ear infections: Saturate a cotton ball in olive oil, drip 5 drops of lavender oil onto it and place it on the outer part of the affected ear. The lavender oil will help relieve the pain and inhibit the inflammation that often accompanied ear infections.
Cramping or colic: Lavender essential oil can be used externally to alleviate stomachaches, cramping or colic. Combine 30 drops of lavender oil, 10 drops of chamomile oil and 3 1/2 oz. of cold-pressed olive oil in a bottle and shake vigorously. Massage this blend gently onto the abdomen for 10 min., using broad circular movements. Rest for a brief period, and then apply a hot-water bottle to the affected area for 30 min.

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Around the House

• Add several drops of lavender oil to the washer's final rinse cycle, or scent a cloth with a few drops of lavender oil and throw it in the dryer to freshen a load of newly laundered clothes.
• Place a handful of lavender buds in an old sock, knot it and store it in a drawer with your linens.
  
  
• To purify indoor air
  4 drops lavender oil
  2 drops bergamot oil
  2 drops lemon oil
  Place this mixture of essential oils in a simmer pot to help freshen the air. The oils have a powerful cleansing action. The fresh scent also exerts an uplifting effect on the mind, body and spirit. Lavender combines particularly well with citrus oils.

Methods of Administration:

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Tea Infusion: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1-2 tsp. lavender flowers. Cover and steep. Strain after 5-10 min.

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