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Title: lavender oil
Post by: Gerianne on May 24, 2014, 07:02:14 am: lavender oil used for aromatherapy can be strong depending on the brand name.
I prefer a mild scent. In case you don't know, a drop of lavender oil on your pillow helps you sleep well.
When you put your head near the drop of lavender, you breathe it in and it is relaxing.
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Post by: LenoraMinogue on May 24, 2014, 07:30:04 am: I've heard lavender oil has can be used for aromatherapy. Unfortunately, I don't really like the smell. So it's not very relaxing to me. A pity cause I really wanted it to work. But thanks for the tip anyway.
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Post by: greenthumbjan on May 24, 2014, 10:08:53 am: hummmm...lavender the herb of calmness. :thumbsup:
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Post by: lbeery on May 24, 2014, 10:10:58 am: I always thought lavender smelled like men's aftershave and alot of the lavendar cachets are pretty smelly. I prefer vanilla for a relaxing sent.
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Post by: kristalie on May 24, 2014, 10:11:53 am: I did not know this! I loooove the smell of lavender though so maybe I'll try this
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Post by: sak4kat on May 24, 2014, 10:39:54 am: After watching a 3 day detox episode on what I believe was Dr. Oz. I bought a bottle of lavender oil from GNC. One of the relaxing things to do while cleansing was to take a lavender oil bath with epson salts. Throughout the cleanse it was recommended to drink a ton of water. I only made it 1/2 way through the 2nd day - my blender didn't cream up smoothies the way I was hoping and some of it was intolerable to drink. (at least for me) None the less the lavender baths were fantastic. I began taking them regularly... than my little bottle of oil disappeared. I think it wound up getting knocked into the trash. Sniff. I gave some to my mother-in-law and she too said she couldn't believe how wonderful it worked for relieving stress and reducing her headaches.
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Post by: pmagalei on May 24, 2014, 10:47:47 am: Thanks for the 411. Where would you buy this? Is it available at local supermarkets or Walmart? Target? I want to give this a try because it is so hard to try and get back to sleep after I go out on a call on some nights for my job. Lavender I got to let my wife know about this. Thanks!
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Post by: crisstar on May 25, 2014, 12:32:05 pm: I'm not into aromatherapy oils but I would definitely give it try in order to get a more restful sleep. :)
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Post by: LaTashaS28 on May 25, 2014, 12:45:37 pm: Lavender oil smells good but I did not know that about the oil though...it has so many uses
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Post by: stretch1967 on May 25, 2014, 12:57:47 pm: I will have to try that
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Post by: ffwoodard on May 25, 2014, 09:31:10 pm: I've heard over and over how Lavender is suppose to be relaxing but to me it isn't relaxing at all because i hate the smell. I've tried to use it anyway for the relaxation benefits(supposed), but it just doesn't help me to relax. :(
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Post by: lgemini on May 26, 2014, 02:00:55 am: I will try some of this oil, thanks for the info.
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Post by: sdenimandlace1 on May 26, 2014, 08:02:10 am: I will try it in a bath with Epsom salt and see how that works.
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Post by: nmbrown863 on May 26, 2014, 02:42:26 pm: I have heard this. A few years ago I was sent lavender pills as a test product to help with sleeping. I thought it was pretty cool. I also purchased the febreeze lavender spray. I can't really tell if it helps me sleep better but I know it sure smells good.
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Post by: champak97 on May 29, 2014, 10:29:17 pm: Lavender oil smells great, and is very relaxing, when applied to your pillow or the back of your hand.
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Post by: tantricia44 on May 30, 2014, 10:16:27 pm: I love the smell, it smells so refreshing.
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Post by: lucky382001 on May 30, 2014, 11:07:46 pm: Lavender also is a sanitizer. Im growing a lavender plant in my flower garden but its not very big yet.
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Post by: jenniferhoder on May 31, 2014, 05:08:38 am: I have heard this before and tried it and it is very relaxing. I should probably looking into getting more of it since I have been having trouble sleeping lately. Thanks for the reminder!
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Post by: Liquidfire_43 on June 05, 2014, 05:33:04 pm: I bought lavender oil and a essential oil (coconut oil) combo for scars....I heard it breaks down the toughness of scars and approves it appearance
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Post by: jmccaskill on June 05, 2014, 07:19:09 pm: Never heard of lavender oil helping with sleep, but then I know nothing of the topic, not sure I want to either!
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Post by: ancmetro on June 05, 2014, 07:34:02 pm: It smells so good!
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Post by: makeblessed on June 05, 2014, 08:41:04 pm: Yes, it is very relaxing, I love the scent. I spray all over the house!!!!
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Post by: darkxtsuna on June 06, 2014, 12:30:33 am: I never knew you could drop a amount on to your pillow to sleep better thanks for the information about that.
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Post by: ngorecki on June 06, 2014, 07:46:24 am: ;D I love the smell of lavender! I use Febreze sleep serenity.moonlight lavender.
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Post by: nannycoe1 on June 06, 2014, 07:56:34 am: I love the smell of lavender and I have been thinking about using essential oils. My sister-in-law swears by them. It couldn't hurt to try some.
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Post by: mrisha on June 06, 2014, 08:41:21 am: I love Lavender Oil. I use it on my hair because it's healthy for it and use it to take a bath. In combination with other organic oils it's very good for the body.
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Post by: melissaotto1982 on June 06, 2014, 12:41:39 pm: I might have to try this! Thanks for the tip.
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Post by: yaayme on June 06, 2014, 01:01:12 pm: Oooooh, yes...

I love lavender oil...I also like jasmine, lime, cedarwood and lemon verbena. :heart:
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Post by: melissajh44 on June 09, 2014, 01:00:13 am: Lavender oil smells so good.
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Post by: Timberlan127 on June 09, 2014, 02:58:11 am: I'm going to have to buy some lavender oil. I didn't know it would help you sleep. I knew it was a relaxant and I love the scent.