The Everyday Oils Collection: Lavender

Ahh! (breathing deeply) Lavender! Love the scent of it and love the benefits.
  Did you know that Lavender is good for many things, 'everyday' things!
When I got my kit, I chose the Everyday Oils Collection Starter Kit. (for info on this go check out my last blog on Getting Started and Picking Your Kit!)
  The first oil I started using was Lavender. I had been having a really hard time with the kids sleeping. I have a 2 year old and a 14 month old, not big fans of sleep. At the beginning my daughter responded very well to it, my son didn't have the same reaction. But, what I would do, every night, (admission here: haven't been very consistent the past few days due to the stomach bug.) I would have foot time. It became routine for Allison, when I called out that it was oil time she ran onto the bed and was ready. I basically used it the way most people do, I diffused it and also rubbed it on the babies feet. 
   Also, I use it for cuts. Lavender helps the body heal quicker and naturally. 
  While reading in my EOPR (Essential Oil Pocket Reference 6th Edition by Life Science Publishers), I found some interesting things about Lavender that goes beyond just sleep and cuts.
Here is a list of the Medical Properties:

•     Antiseptic
•     Anti-fungal
•    Analgesic (a pain killer)
•    Antitumoral
•    Anticonvulsant
•    Vasodilating
•    Relaxant
•    Anti- Inflamatory
•    Reduces blood fat/cholesterol
•    Combats excess sebum on skin

     Isn't that amazing?!
 Here are the Uses:

• Respiratory infections
• High Blood Pressure
• Arteriosclerosis
• PMS/Menstrual problems
• Skin Conditions (perineal repair)
• Acne
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Scarring
• Stretch Marks
• Burns
• Hair Loss
• Insomnia
• Nervous Tension

From personal experience I can tell you that we have really benefited from Lavender concerning our sleep and when the little's get boo boo's. If you have any testimonies concerning Lavender I would love to hear it!