Uses of Lavender

The following is just a small selection of the vast possibilities for the use of lavender.

The level of effectiveness of each use may vary between individuals. These suggestions are in no way intended as an alternative for professional medical advice. Please note that lavender may cause drowsiness in people with low blood pressure. Also some species of lavender, such as Lavandula x intermedia varieties, contain camphor which can act as a stimulant, thus camphorous lavender oil should be treated with caution by pregnant women and individuals with high blood pressure.

• Calms when stressed, anxious or depressed
• Helps improve sleeplessness
• Relieves menstrual cramps
• Aids healing of wounds
• Soothes bites and stings
• Soothes sunburn
• Heals burns
• Reduces scarring
• Aids healing of acne
• Alleviates psoriasis, rashes and dermatitis
• Relieves headaches and migraines
• Refreshes when tired
• Relaxes when over stimulated
• Alleviates shock
• Calms when angry or upset
• Alleviates tinea
• Repels insects
• Balances oily skin
• Alleviates vertigo
• Increases endurance
• Alleviates hayfever and sinusitis
• Cleanses and moisturises the skin
• Heals cuts, abrasions and scratches
• Alleviates hangover
• Freshens the air
• Ideal personal spritzer
• Alleviates arthritis and gout
• Mild antibacterial/antiseptic
• Clears catarrh/coughs
• Soothes corns
• Relaxes and soothes during childbirth
• Alleviates nausea