How to Relax with Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil is probably the most famous oil because it has been used for centuries! The Egyptians used Lavender for bathing, relaxing and perfume. Today we use Lavender in many of the same ways due to its calming and relaxing properties. You can use Lavender topically, aromatically or internally to promote healthy sleeping patterns and for overall relaxation. 

One of the relaxing compounds in Lavender is linalool. Linalool not only relaxes the body but it also has been linked to healthy brain function, promoting healthy levels of serotonin and the ability to help relax blood vessels. But the main benefit from Linalool is its ability to relax the central nervous system. 

A study conducted in 2017 saw improvements in the sleep time, duration of sleep and early morning awakening after inhalation of Lavender essential oil. Although, this study was not done on doTERRA’s Lavender, it did use the same type of Lavender that doTERRA produces. 

5 Ways to Relax with Lavender Essential Oil:

1. Diffuse Lavender essential oil at bedtime
2. Ingest Lavender oil (doTERRA ONLY) in a veggie capsule. 
3. Add a few drops of Lavender to your lotion. 
4. Add 10 drops Lavender to a 4oz glass spray bottle, top off with distilled water and spray on your pillow and bedding. 
5. Add 5 drops of Lavender to a Tbsp of bubble bath. Mix together and then add to warm bath water.