Welcome
again, friends. I’m honored you chose to
drop in today. I thought today would be
a chance to briefly review Lavender, Lemon & Peppermint Essential Oils.
Lavender
is one of the more versatile of the essential oils. It is cooling, refreshing, relaxing &
emotionally balancing. It is
anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral & has
analgesic properties.
Use
lavender on its own to relieve the discomfort of sciatica, rheumatism &
arthritis. Use a drop or two on your
feet & on your pillow to refresh & calm you for a peaceful sleep. Rub it in at your temples & the back of
your neck to help relieve headaches. Add
it to Epsom salts for a soothing bath that helps relief muscular aches.
Lavender’s
sedative action has calmed the heart & palpitation, & brought down high
blood pressure. It’s also known to
reduce scarring & cool burns.
Dilute
it with almond oil for use around children & people with sensitive
skin. It will calm the minor upsets of
your infant. It helps relieve colic,
irritability, stress, & will ease childhood infections.
Lavender
blends well with other essential oils.
Use it with Cedarwood & Tea Tree in your morning shower to help
relieve & heal sinus issues from a cold or allergies. Blend Lavender with Ylang Ylang & Orange
in a small spray bottle to aid in calming & for peaceful night’s
sleep. Blending & mixing essential
oils enhances & heightens the action of each individual oil.
Lemon
is one of those oils that is great as an essential oil, but the fruit is also
edible & healthy for you. Using
organic lemons, you can freeze them, then grate it & eat it like an
ice. The acid in the lemon breaks down
in the gut, helping to balance out the body’s PH levels. Reducing the acid in your body cuts back on
the pain & inflammation of rheumatism, gout & arthritis.
Fresh
lemon juice in a cup of warm water makes a great mouthwash. Drinking it soothes a sore throat, cough,
cold, bronchitis & even the flu symptoms, & you can drink it as often
as you desire.
Fresh
lemon juice in a warm green tea with a bit of turmeric & organic honey make
an awesome detox drink. It boosts oral
health & the digestive process.
The
essential oil of the lemon is an excellent cleanser. When mixed with items like castile soap it
can be used on counter tops. Since it’s
an airborne microbial it will also cleanse your air. Lemon is also refreshing & supports
immune health so as you’re cleaning your kitchen you are also uplifting your
mental & physical health.
Lemon
oil is also an astringent for your skin.
It is a “hot” oil. This means a
little will go a long way. 😊 So, I would recommend diluting it with a
carrier oil to use it on your skin. You
can also add a few drops to your Epsom salts before bathing. Do not go out into the sun for at least eight
hours after applying to your skin.
Peppermint
essential oil is probably my favorite. I
find the aroma uplifting, calming, familiar & bold. Lemon oil is similar, but not as bold. I find it subtler. I like Peppermint’s boldness.
Peppermint
is antibacterial, antifungal & is an airborne microbial. It supports your immunity& digestive
system. It stimulates the mind & the
body. It clears stagnation in the body
& breaks through emotional blockages.
It alleviates tension headaches, calms the nervous system & opens up
the respiratory system.
Dilute
Peppermint oil to rub on your stomach.
It can relieve diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, indigestion, nausea
& stomach cramps.
Mix
Peppermint oil in your Epsom salt bath.
This will relieve menstrual cramps, stomach cramps, muscular aches,
urinary infections, nerve pain & so much more.
Diffusing
the essential oil in the air promotes energy & confidence. It will aid in the improvement of your
concentration & memory. It can
alleviate feelings of anger, mental strain, confusion, nervousness, depression,
fatigue, anxiety & more. It uplifts
the spirit.
Peppermint
oil, like lemon oil, is a hot oil. Use
the same precautions. Stay out of
sunlamps & sunlight for 12 hours after applying to your skin.
Well,
that pretty well sums up what we have learned about Lavender, Lemon &
Peppermint essential oils. If you’re
just starting this journey into the world of aromatherapy, then these three
oils are where you want to begin.
Please
leave comments on your experiences with them.
I would love to hear how they have helped you.
If
you are in search of these & others oils, please visit https://www.lbelitearomas.com/.
Please
join me next week as we continue our travels through Aromatherapy, Meditation
& Yoga.
Until
then, Be Blessed.
LB
