Lavender Oil can be used to treat a wide variety of complaints, from sleeping problems to skin conditions, with virtually no side effects.

Do you have problems sleeping or need help with your stress levels?

Lavender is a great natural remedy for calming your nerves and can ease you into a blissful sleep.

• Add a few drops of lavender essential oil into a warm bath to prepare you for a good night sleep.
• Dab your temples or wrists with lavender oil to relieve anxiety or stress.
• Massage a few drops of neat lavender oil to your temples to relieve headaches.
• Drop lavender oil on your bed sheets or place a small bag of seeds under your pillow to help you drift off to sleep.

Lavender can also be used to improve your hair and skin

• Use to prevent dandruff – A few drops to the water of your final hair wash.
• Treat minor cuts, bites, strains and bruises. Add a few drops of lavender oil to a bowl of water, soak a flannel and press over the affected area. Can ease swelling and promote skin regrowth.
• Treat spots and pimples – Dab morning and night with lavender oil.

Four Magical Lavender Facts:

• Sprigs of lavender were worn by medieval monks to banish evil spirits.
• Lavender is the sacred scent of the Celtic month of the Willow Moon (15^th April to 13^th May). Picking lavender during the full moon enhances its magical powers.
• The Romans burned lavender over hot coals to surround a new mother and child with the scent of compassion.
• The ancient Greeks dedicate lavender to Hecate, their Goddess of witches, sorcerers, and enchantment.