LAVENDER: (Lavandula angustifolia) is the most versatile of all essential oils. Therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for the skin. Lavender has been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing – physically and emotionally. THIS PLANT IS GROWN AND DISTILLED AT THE YOUNG LIVING FARMS. 

•  Rubbing Lavender on the feet may cause a calming effect on the body.

•  Rubbing a drop of Lavender on your palms and smoothed on your pillow may help you sleep.

•  Putting a drop of Lavender on a bee sting or insect bite may soothe itching, stinging and discomfort.

•  Putting 2-3 drops of Lavender may soothe a minor burn.

• Dropping Lavender may soothe a cut.

• Mixing Lavender with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and used topically may be soothing to skin irritations.

•  Possible help in alleviating the symptoms of motion sickness is to place a drop of Lavender on the end of the tongue or around the naval or behind the ears.

•  Rubbing a drop of Lavender over the bridge of the nose may help to unblock tear ducts.

•  Rubbing Lavender on dry or chapped skin may bring relief.

•  Rubbing a drop of Lavender on chapped or sunburned lips may help discomfort.

•  Possible help in reducing and/or minimizing the appearance of scar tissue may be to try massaging Lavender on and around the area.

•  Rubbing 2 – 4 drops of Lavender over the armpit area may help act as a deodorant.

•  Rubbing a drop of Lavender between your palms and inhaling deeply may help in alleviating the discomfort of air borne pollen and/or dust.

•  Rubbing several drops of Lavender into the scalp may help with flaking.

•  Placing a few drops of Lavender on a cotton ball and placing in your linen closet to scent the linens and may help repel moths and insects.

•  Placing a drop of Lavender in your water fountain may help to scent the air, help sanitize and prolong the time between cleanings.

•  Placing a few drops of Lavender on a wet cloth and throwing into the dryer, may help to deodorize and freshen your laundry.

•  Diffusing Lavender may support the body’s natural defenses against air borne sensitivities to the skin and immune system.

•  Spritzing several drops of Lavender mixed with distilled water on a sunburn may help soothe it.

•  Dropping Lavender on a cut may help clean the wound, sanitize and soothe it.

THI EVES A blend of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus and Rosemary. Formulated from research of a group of 15^th century thieves who rubbed oils on themselves to avoid contracting the plague while they robbed the bodies of the dead and dying.  

•  Diffusing Thieves for 15 minutes during cold and flu season may help protect your household.

•  Rubbing Thieves on the bottoms of your feet may support your immune system.

•  Brushing your teeth with one drop of Thieves may support healthy gums and freshen breath.

•  One drop of Thieves on location may soothe a canker sore.

•  One drop of Thieves on the tongue, then pushed against the roof of the mouth may support normal vascular flow to the head.

•  Thieves in a capsule or in rice milk taken daily may be a supportive antioxidant.

•  Thieves in a capsule may support normal digestion if you ate something bad.

GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS.  

1.    Always keep a bottle of V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil, Massage Oil Base or any pure vegetable oil handy when using essential oils.  Vegetable oils dilute essential oils if they cause discomfort or skin irritation.

2.     Keep bottles of essential oils tightly closed and store them in a cool location away from light.  If stored properly, essential oils will maintain their potency for many years.

3.     Keep essential oils out of reach of children.  Treat them as you would any product for therapeutic use.

4.     Do not use essential oils rich in menthol (such as peppermint) on the throat or neck area of children under 30 months of age.

5.     Direct sunlight and essential oils.  Lemon, bergamot, orange, grapefruit, tangerine, White Angelica and other citrus oils may cause a rash or darker pigmentation if applied to skin exposed to direct sunlight or UV rays with 3 to 4 days of use.

6.     Keep essential oils away from eye area and do not put into ears.  Do not handle contact lenses or rub eyes with essential oils on fingers.  Oils with high phenol content – oregano, helichrysum, cinnamon, thyme, clove. Lemongrass, bergamot, Thieves and ImmuPower – may damage contacts and irritate eyes.

7.     Pregnant women should consult their health care professional before using essential oils containing constituents with hormone-like activity, such as clary sage, sage, Idaho tansy, juniper and fennel.

8.     Epileptics and those with high blood pressure should consult their health care professional before using essential oils.  Avoid using hyssop, fennel and Idaho tansy oils.

9.     People with allergies should test a small amount of oil on a small area of sensitive skin, such as the inside of the arm, before applying the oil on other areas.  The bottom of the feet is one of the safest, most effective places to use essential oils.

10.  Before taking GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) essential oils internally, always dilute with an oil-soluble liquid like honey, olive oil or soy milk.

11. Do not add undiluted essential oils directly to bath water.  Use Bath Gel Base as a dispersing agent for oils in the bath.

 Obligatory Disclaimer: The information in this handout is intended for educational purposes only.  These statements have not been evaluated  by the Food and Drug Administration.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  Anyone suffering from any disease, illness or injury should consult with a physician.  THESE SUGGESTED USES APPLY ONLY TO THE USE OF THERAPEUTIC GRADE, YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS.

References:  Young, N.D., Gary D. An Introduction to Young Living Essential Oils. Eleventh Edition, 2001.