Works For Me Wednesday: Lavender

Pin It Now! Lavender has become one of my very best friends, in fact my hubby as referred to me once or twice as the "Lavender Lady". A few years ago I began using a homemade lavender spray to disinfect my home instead of Lysol. I just fill a 20 oz. spray bottle with water and add about 10 drops of lavender oil. Swish and you are ready to mist just about any surface! I do avoid getting it on the wooden furniture,though. I lightly mist couches, door knobs, bedding, bathroom surfaces, stuffed animals, the "air" in general, and I even use it to clean my kitchen counters, the fridge, etc, etc... The best part is, you don't have to worry about it being toxic to your kids. In fact sometimes I mist them!! Inhaling the fumes leaves you feeling calm and relaxed.




You can find the essential oil of lavender at most health food stores. Here is a photo of the kind I buy. (Aura Cacia) There are many other great brands, though. Just depends on what your local health food store carries.








Here are a few facts about the pure essential oil of lavender for those who may not be familiar with it.





*natural antibiotic


*natural antiseptic


*natural sedative


*natural detoxifier


*promotes healing and prevents scarring


*stimulates immune system





**Though most essential oils are considered safe when used correctly, always keep out of reach of children. Most oils should not be used unless they are first diluted.

One of the books that I have found most helpful concerning the subject of essential oils is, The Complete Book Of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, by Valerie Ann Worwood.

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