How to Use Lavender to Treat Rheumatism
Things You'll Need
- Carrier oil
- Lavender essential oil
- Cedarwood essential oil
- Cotton balls
- Dried lavender flowers
- Washcloth
Instructions
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Lavender Massage Oil
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Pour 1 oz. of a carrier oil into a small bowl. A carrier oil, such as peanut, almond or orange, helps get the essential oils to the body without causing skin irritation.
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Add 1 ml of lavender essential oil to the carrier oil. You can put some cedarwood oil in the mixture as well. Stir well to combine all the oils.
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Dip a large cotton ball into the essential oil mixture. Gently squeeze out the excess oil so you will not drip on yourself.
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Rub a generous dab of massage oil on the area that is bothering you.
Apply a Lavender Compress to Alleviate Pain From Rheumatism
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Brew a tea made from 1 tsp. dried lavender flowers and 1 cup of boiling water.
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Pour the hot tea into a small bowl. Let it cool for a few minutes to avoid burning yourself.
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Immerse a washcloth into the bowl of lavender tea. Wring out so it will not drip, and fold into a rectangle.
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Put the warm compress on aching joints or muscles.
Ease Symptoms of Rheumatism With a Lavender Bath
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Add up to 1/2 cup of dried lavender flowers to a warm bath.
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Allow the flowers to soften in the bath water. They will start to release their delicate scent.
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Get into the bath and relax. The lavender will cause you to relax and you may feel less joint pain.
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