Why pop a pill if you don't need to? (Holland and Barrett Lavender Pure Essential Oil)

Member Name: Mezamoo

Product:	Holland and Barrett Lavender Pure Essential Oil
Date:	10/03/09 (84 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good value, good quality

Disadvantages: can't think of one

Lavender pure essential oil has so many uses, and I'm never too far away from a bottle. Pure essential oils can be expensive and Holland and Barrett sell 10ml bottles for £3.99 and 20ml bottles for £6.79, which is very reasonably priced. If you just looking to fragrance your home then I would suggest buying bottled of fragrance oil rather than essential oil, as it would work out a lot cheaper, but if you're looking for the aromatherapy benefits then this product is well worth the money.

Lavender can be used in many ways, I find it particularly helpful for headaches and sleep - taking advantage of its sedative properties; but it can also be used to treat burns, as an antiseptic and relax muscles.

There are a few different ways that I use Lavender oil. I sometimes put a few drops on my pillow at night to help promote sleep, it gently helps me to relax and drift off, especially if I'm feeling restless, I find that a few drops in a hot bath can help me to unwind and relax, as can burning a few drops in water over an oil burner, allowing it to slowly defuse in the room.

A small amount applied directly to the temples and across the forehead can help to sooth my head if I've got a head ache. Something I like to do is make a lavender balm using melted Vaseline and a few drops of lavender oil, it's very effective for headaches and I use it when I'm travelling on long journey too.

It can also be used for massage when a few drops are mixed with a carrier oil, although this isn't something I've tried myself.

Lavender is a beautiful oil to start experimenting with if you are interested in aromatherapy; I've since gone on to learn about other oils and their benefits. It's amazing how much of a difference aromatherapy can make to your life, I'd usually get a headache and just pop a pill; it's wonderful to have an alternative.

Summary: Good quality product at a very reasonable price