Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender oil has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves, relieving tension, depression, panic, hysteria and nervous exhaustion in general and is effective for headaches, migraines and insomnia.

On the skin, lavender oil tones and revitalizes and it is useful for all types of skin problems such as abscesses, acne, oily skin, boils, burns, sunburn, wounds, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, lice, insect bites, stings and also acts as an insect repellent.

Lavender oil is one of the few essentials oils that can be used direct on skin, and this is especially useful when treating a minor burn wound.

It is also very beneficial for problems such as bronchitis, asthma, colds, laryngitis, halitosis, throat infections and whooping cough and helps the digestive system deal with colic, nausea, vomiting and flatulence.

Lavender oil relieves pain when used for rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago and muscular aches and pains, especially those associated with sport.

Application:

Use in vapourisation 3-5 drops or use in carrier oil, 5 drops essential oil to 10ml carrier oil of choice. Black Cumin Seed Oil is our choice of carrier oil.

Please remember that anything discussed here does not constitute medical advice and cannot substitute for appropriate medical care. No therapeutic claim is made or intended for any of Whitsunday Myrtle products; information is for educational purposes only. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Consult with your healthcare provider at all times.