Lavender Essential Oil

Physical Properties:

• Calming and relaxing aroma
• Soothing to the skin
• Reduces anxious feelings
• Eases feelings of tension
• Promotes peaceful sleep

Spiritual / Metaphysical Properties and Uses:

• Eases tension, allowing greater spiritual energy to flow through subtle bodies.
• Heightens ability to bring in new intuitive awareness.
• Calms heart energy and inspires new and fresh perspectives.
• Establishes communication between the conscious and unconscious minds, helping to build trust in Self.
• Encourages emotional honesty and ability to speak innermost thoughts and desires.
• Dissolves blockages in the throat chakra preventing the expression of personal truth.
• Aids in dream recall and remembering lessons of the dream state.

Associated Archangel:

• Michael

Associated Chakra(s):

• Throat (5th)
• Crown (7th)

Some ways to use doTERRA Lavender Oil:

doTERRA Lavender Oil can be used Aromatically, Topically, and Internally. Here are some simple ways to incorporate it into daily life:

Caution: Always dilute before applying to sensitive areas. Avoid contact with eyes.

Aromatic Uses:

• Diffuse at bedtime for a peaceful night’s sleep.
• Diffuse during the day to promote relaxation and emotional balance.
• Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and mist over linens, mattresses, or in the air to freshen your space.
• Freshen laundry by adding a few drops to a damp facecloth and tossing it in the dryer (set on low to preserve the oil).

Topical Uses:

• Apply to the back of the neck and over temples to reduce feelings of tension.
• Apply topically, diluted in a carrier oil, to soothe occasional skin irritations and to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections.
• Add 2-3 drops to a carrier oil and mix into bath water to soak away stressful feelings.
• Add a few drops to the bottoms of feet for a restful night’s sleep.

Internal Uses:

• Use in cooking to soften citrus flavors and add a floral twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts.

Health Canada Approved Uses:

doTERRA Lavender essential oil is approved by Health Canada for the following:
(These are approved claims for Lavender (NHP) only. NPN 80061038.)

• Used in aromatherapy to help relieve headaches.
• Used in aromatherapy as a nervine and calmative.
• Used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds and coughs.
• Used in aromatherapy as a carminative and antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort.
• Used in aromatherapy to help relieve joint and muscle pain associated with sprains, strains, and rheumatoid arthritis.

A few of my favourite Lavender Oil combinations:

• Lavender + Tea Tree are amazing together when applied topically for occasional skin irritations.
• Lavender + Peppermint applied to the back of the neck and temples to ease feelings of tension and promote feelings of focused calm.
• Lavender + Peppermint + Frankincense applied topically for occasional head tension.
• Lavender + Breathe (Easy Air) Respiratory Blend diffused at bedtime for a restful sleep and to support dream work.
• Lavender + Lemon + Peppermint are amazing together for seasonal and environmental threats. Diffuse, apply topically to the chest, or take internally in a veggie cap (See also doTERRA TriEase Capsules).

Angelic Oil Blends:

Lavender oil is used in the following blends channeled from the Angels and included in the A Year with the Angels Book Series.

Channeled Wisdom for Inspiration and Connection (Book One)

• Divine Light Blend

Channeled Wisdom for Awakening and Empowerment (Book Two)

• Angels Among Us Blend
• Magnetic Attraction Blend