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Why You Should have Lavender in your First Aid Kit

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Read this great article about organic lavender is good for headaches, burns, bug bites, and sore muscles.

Lavender is the one essential oil that is commonly recommended for use "neat" in case of emergency.

* For headaches, put a drop of neat Lavender on the temples and the nape of the neck.

* Minor burns: apply neat Lavender or blend Lavender and the juice of a fresh aloe leaf. Please note, aloe will be more effective at immediately easing the pain of a burn, but Lavender will promote faster healing with no or less scarring.

* Mosquito bites: neat or diluted (in a carrier oil) Lavender, or blend Lavender with a bit of well diluted Peppermint essential oil to ease scratching.

* Sunburns: either mix a few drops of Lavender into some cool water, shake well and spray the sunburn, or make a compress: to a bowl of cold water add a few drops of Lavender floated on top, wring a damp cloth and cover the sunburned area. Repeat as the compress warms up. After the first day, add 5 drops of Lavender to 5 ml (one teaspoon) of your favorite carrier oil and gently apply to the burned area. A tepid bath, with cider vinegar and Lavender essential oil added will also promote healing and help "take the heat out."

* Sore, over-used muscles: Lavender essential oil in your favorite carrier oil helps soothe the ache of abused muscles. Again, 5 drops to 5 ml (one teaspoon) of carrier. You might consider adding some of the diluted Roman Chamomile contained in your First Aid Kit to the above blend.

* Stress, tension, too many visitors, too much to do: A few drops of Lavender in a bath eases tension. Consider blending with some Roman Chamomile.

* Insomnia: A drop of neat Lavender on your pillow, or a Lavender bath before retiring will help relax you (or your excited children) into a natural relaxing sleep.

Enjoy!

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