Lavender, or lavandula angustifolia, is one essential oil that you should always have on hand. It’s one of the most versatile herb and natural remedy. The scent of the lavender is well-known for its calming properties, while its oil is effective in healing bruises and skin irritations. Here’s how you can use lavender in your daily life and have peace of mind and a healthy body:

Sleep Well with Lavender

Lavender is very effective in helping people fall asleep. Rub a drop of lavender essential oil on your palms, rub them together and smooth over your pillow. You’ll feel relaxed and sleepy as soon as your head hits its fragrant softness.

Breathe in and Calm Down

When you’re starting to feel anxious or stressed out, rub two to three drops of lavender oil on your palms. Inhale and breathe its scent in slowly. Let it permeate all the way to your amygdala gland. This is known as the emotional  area of your brain. Another way to calm down quickly is to rub the oil on your feet, wrists, or temples. Now you have a way to relax and soothe yourself even in crowded and noisy areas.

Ease Burns

Rub two to three drops of lavender essential oil on a minor burn and enjoy instant relief. Your skin also won’t redden or become inflamed. You won’t even see any sign that there was a burn.

Stop Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds are annoying and embarrassing. Luckily, you don’t have to suffer much if you have some lavender oil. Put a drop of the oil on a tisue and wrap it around an ice cube. Push the now sweet smelling tissue under the middle of your top lip and to the base of your nose. Hold it there until the bleeding stops or as long as you’re comfortable with it.

Relieve Dermatitis or Chapped Skin

Mix a nut oil with several drops of lavender oil. Apply on skin affected with dermatitis or eczema. It will help control breakouts. You can also use lavender for dry or chapped skin. Simply rub the oil on the chapped parts. It can also be used to relieve sunburn.

Stop Motion Sickness

You can also alleviate nausea and motion sickness with this essential oil. Just place a drop of the oil behind your ears, around your navel, or on the edge of your tongue.

There are so many reasons why lavender oil is one of the most popular home remedies. It can heal your mind and body. So make sure you always have one in your bag.