Friday, May 9, 2014

Herbal Remedy of the Day ....

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LAVENDER for Herbal First Aid:

Keep Lavender essential oil (EO) on hand for help with:

BUG BITES: Dab 1 drop on bug bites to stop the itch
 
STINGS: Dab 1 drop on stings to dull the pain
Burns: after icing, put 1 drop EO on burn. Add 3-4 drops to cup of ice water & soak burned fingers periodically. Helps with the pain, lessens the burn, & usually stops any scarring. Dab on a cut for antiseptic action if you are far away from treatment.
 
ITCHY or SUNBURNED SKIN: mix 10 drops EO in 1 oz distilled water. Use to spray skin for sunburn & to relieve itchiness.
Lavender is specific to birthing. In the olden days, women about to give birth were given bunches of fresh picked lavender to hold in each hand as they experienced contractions. The scent helped to soothe the new Mother (& those around her)
 
AROMATHERAPY: Use lavender EO to calm & soothe. (1 drop on metal or cotton ball in a room or add to a spray bottle (as above) to directly mist skin when you need to relax.

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