Oh Lavender…
Your sweet delight, never ceases to amaze.
Your are the golden oil of comfort and peace, the sweet scent of violet ecstasy. Just as you may find yourself calling your best friend after a hard day, Lavender too is there for you to comfort you like an uplifting conversation and listen to your troubles. She will give you a big embrace and reassure you that you are loved, safe and accepted. It is no wonder why so many people come back to this oil and form a close intimate relationship.
This oil allows one to feel nurtured and comforts us. his comforting oil connects us to the voice and allows us to untangle the blocks that restrict communication. In the presence of Lavander, one feels more relaxed to speak their truths. This comforting oils is especially good for those who at the time do not feel supported, loved or important and heard. It’s a comfort oil that will sooth your body and mind. If you work with chakra energy, the oil helps to support the throat chakra- the seat of communication and expression.
You Know the Scent
It is sweet with hints of lemon and mint. Slightly peppery and fruity. This description does not do this scent justice and there are slight variations in the variety of lavender including:
You need to only walk through a field of lavender to be truly transmuted by its magnificent scent and qualities to calm the body and the mind. While you may not have the delight of a lavender outdoor field or even a garden of lavender, you can always come to a place of tranquility and surrender with just a few drops of lavender oil. This oil is has been recommended as a sleeping aid for centuries and one of the most popular essential oils.
Communication and Expression
Like a good friend, Lavender listens.You may wish to use this scent in the presence of loved ones with whom you wish to connect or communicate deeper. Through this oil, you will establish a calm space and communication will flow more freely.
Let it Bloom
If you are fortunate enough to have access to this beautiful plant you are in for a treat. This plant grows like a wild flower in many parts of the world. You can also plant it in your garden (including balcony) or buy a potted lavender plant. Be sure to dry some stalks sot that you can use it year round to surround your space with the delightful scent.
To learn more about Lavender in the garden, including varieties, growing season and harvesting read the article Lavender Varieties and Blooming Seasons.
Say Good Night With Lavender
The calming effects of Lavender make it an exquisite sleeping aid. Be sure that have it near you if you are having difficulties falling asleep. You may even consider using the colour of Lavender as an accent or wall colour in your bedroom. To read more about creating a peaceful sleep and sleep like a baby read DoCalm’s article: Create a Peaceful Sleep and Sleep Like a Baby.
The Chemistry Behind This Friendship
The main chemical components of lavender oil are a-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis-ocimene, trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, linalool, linalyl acetate, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate. Some of these chemical properties may be new to the reader and as with all essential oil it is recommended to not apply directly to the skin but mix with a carier oil like Almond or Jojoba.
Here are Some Ways that You Can Use Lavender and its Oil:
- Add a few drops into your bath by first adding to an epson salt. This will allow the oil to diffuse preventing skin irritation.
- Use the oil in a mist bottle before bedtime on your pillow. All you need is water and, a few drops and some alcohol.
- Apply 3 drops over throat, neck or temples preferably diluted with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or almond oil. This oil is especially recommended for the upper body. The throat and head area respond well to this and this creates a release in the upper chakra areas.
- Add a few drops into your favorite shampoo or cream for an exquisite relaxing hair and skin treatment and scent that will linger through out your day
- Use this scent in a diffuser especially in the bedroom
- Inhale from the bottle for a soothing immediate relaxing effect
- Dry stalks of wild lavender and place a bunch in an area in your home where you want to bring calm- like a bedroom or a lounge room.
Lavender Fields Forever
Hopefully you will have a chance to visit a Lavender Field or Farm in the near future. Here is a video composition of Lavender fields, in composition with Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata- a great combination to relax.
Like a good friend, Lavender will be there for you when you need her most. To learn more about The History of Lavender in this article by growers and harvesters of this natural delight.
