Agri Kultuur January / February 2014 | Page 12

Top 10 Things to do with Lavender oil

• Relax with 2-3 drops of Lavender oil in your bath

• Put a drop of lavender oil on your pillow for a good night’s sleep

• Make your own spritz by mixing a few drops of Lavender oil with

distilled water. Spray it on your skin to cool and to alleviate sunburn.

• A drop of Lavender oil on an insect bite or a bee sting will stop itching

and reduce swelling.

• Massage Lavender oil on and around scars to reduce the formation

of scar tissue

• Rub a drop on the base of the neck to relieve stress and anxiety

• Rub a few drops of Lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate

dandruff

• A cotton ball with a few drops of Lavender oil in your linen closet will

keep insects and moths away, and give your linen a lovely smell.

• Apply 1-2 drops of Lavender oil in your iron for fresh smelling clothes.

• Rub 2 drops of Lavender oil in your armpit area as a deodorant.