Recipes for Emergencies - Did You Know?

Oh Lavender we love you! Lavender has to be one the most widely known and used essential oils there is. From burns to cuts to insect bites to restlessness, It has a property list a mile long and it would be a wise choice to add to your medicine cabinet.
 
Though there are many forms of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is what has come to be known as the pure lavender. I am not referring to the actual pureness of the oil itself. You always want to make sure that any oils you are using for therapeutic reasons are 100% pure, unadulterated oils. These should be oils without additives, extenders, perfumes, alcohols and if possible organic.

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Emergency Wash For Burns

• 5 drops lavender oil
• 1 pint cool water

Add lavender essential oil to the water and stir well to ensure the oil is well dispersed. Immerse the burned area in the water for several minutes. Or if the area cannot be immersed, take a soft cloth, soak it in the water to make a compress. Apply compress to the burn and leave on for several minutes.
Re-soak compress and reapply one to two more times.

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Sunburn Relief

10 drops of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
1 ounce of Aloe Vera

Add the above ingredients together for a heavenly sunburn relief.

It is also good for other cuts, burns or scrapes to the skin.

Bleeding

A couple drops of Lavender essential oil can help stop the bleeding of small cuts.