Lavender – The Mother Theresa of essential oils
Lavender has been described as the Mother Theresa of essential oils due to the many benefits.
A must have in your toolkit. Even if you have no other!
Suggested uses below and I always take away with me on my travels as my first aid kit. Great for insect bites and itches, burns and to prevent infection, among all other uses.
BATH – It offers a harmonizing effect on the nervous system, add a few drops to a warm bath to relax and sleep well after a busy day.
MASSAGE – Create a massage blend, of a few drops in 15-20ml of carrier oil (jojoba, sweet almond or coconut) and massage the lower abdomen for premenstrual tension or menstrual pain. Also use for any muscular aches and pains as will relax and also alleviate pain
DIFFUSER – Add a few drops for the treatment of colds and flu, bronchitis and throat infections. Even a few drops to the base of a hot shower to enable easier breathing.
Lavender oil is associated with supporting the heart chakra. Someone whose heart chakra is in need of nourishment can become distant, antisocial, cold, critical, judgmental and lack empathy.
Physical symptoms may manifest as shortness of breath, asthma, low immunity and tension in the shoulders.
This is some of what lavender has to offer. A beautiful oil and compliments many others in its healing abilities.
blends for compassion and reconnection
Use a few drops in a bath or in a diffuser or add 10-15ml of carrier oil for massage.
COMPASSION – connection to self and for deep love and care of your spirit and wellbeing. For bath, diffuser and massage.
2 drops of lavender
2 drops of ylang ylang (*excessive use may cause nausea or headaches)
2 drops of neroli
RECONNECTION TO THE FEMININE – for grounding and settling the spirit. For bath, diffuser or massage.
6 drops of ylang ylang (*excessive use may cause nausea or headaches)
4 drops of petitgrain
2 drops of sandalwood
REJUVINATION AND BALANCING OF MOOD AND FEELINGS – supporting our right feel safe and loved. For diffuser and massage.
3 drops of carrot seed
3 drops of myrrh (*contra-indicated during pregnancy – do not use if pregnant)
4 drops of neroil
6 drops of ylang ylang (*excessive use may cause nausea or headaches)
4 drops of clary sage
MINDFULNESS – for deeper meditation and connection to spirit. For diffuser when meditating.
3 drops of lavender
8 drops of lemon
3 juniper (*(*contraindicated during pregnancy – do not use if pregnant or have kidney disease)
3 drops of geranium
INTUITION – for developing trust in your intuition. I use in a diffuser when writing, meditating or seeking guidance.
2 drops of clary sage (*contra-indicated during pregnancy – do not use if pregnant)
2 drops of sandalwood
2 drops of lavender
TUMMY DISCOMFORT – for alleviating a belly ache or constipation.
4 drops of sweet orange oil in a tablespoon of coconut oil.
Massage into the belly in a clockwise direction to stimulate digestion and movement of gas and or bloating and to stimulate metabolism to assist.
NOTE – For little ones reduce the orange oil quantity to one drop in carrier oil.
Also, a lovely stimulant for the lymphatic system, which means it can assist with reducing cellulite. Nice little massage routine to include in our self-care.
Carrier oils can be personal preference. I love to use coconut oil, sweet almond oil and jojoba oil predominantly.
Blends are best kept in blue or amber glass bottles.
Experiment with what you like as it is personal choice. Some essential oils may also not resonate with you so trust in your intuition prior to use.
Please reach out with any questions you may have around how I integrated aromatherapy into my recalibration and how it can work for you.
There are also many beautiful books to assist you on your aromatherapy journey. My favorites can be found here.
The Intrinsic Foundation 