Top 10 Uses for Lavender Essential Oil

Let's talk about those oils! 

It's been a while since my last blog post but I'm excited to be back at it. Today I'd like to talk about my top 10 uses for Lavender Essential Oil. I feel like it doesn't get enough credit for the amazing properties and benefits it possesses. My hope is that you discover at least one new use for this awesome oil in your everyday life! 



1. Antioxidant Protection - Research shows that lavender helps prevent and reverse disease by increasing the body's most powerful antioxidants (ones we already possess) and thus preventing and reversing the body's oxidative stresses. 

2. Reduce blood glucose levels and help with liver and kidney function - simply apply topically to the neck and chest, diffuse it into the air aromatically, or take it as a supplement. Research shows that it can decrease blood glucose levels, help with weight gain and supports liver and kidney function. 

3. Improves mood & stress - diffuse in your bedroom near your bed or apply topically behind your ears to improve your overall mood and lessen stress.

4. Supports brain function - Research has showed positive effects on brain function in those with Alzheimer like disorders. See https://draxe.com/lavender-oil-benefits/ for more details. Diffuse it, inhale it directly from the bottle or apply it topically to your temples, back or neck to enjoy this benefit.

5. Helps heal burns & cuts - due to lavender's antimicrobial properties. It's healing properties are enhanced even further when combined with clove, cinnamon & tea tree oils. 

6. Promotes healthy skin & hair - lavender has been known to help ease skin conditions and reverse signs of again. It has also been known to help with hair loss when massaged into the scalp daily. 

7. Relieves headaches - simply inhale for 15 mins and enjoy the relaxing benefits as your tension melts away.

8. Improves sleep - diffuse or apply topically to the back of your ears for a calm and sleep promoting effect.

9. Relieves pain - massage onto the skin to help with menstrual like pains (cramping). 

10. Complementary therapy for Cancer - lavender has been known to help cope with stress, nausea, chronic pain and depression through aromatherapy. 


What other uses have you found for this hidden gem?! Share in the comments below <3

with love and gratitude,
Amanda
xoxo

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