lavender oil

[Gerianne]

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.

[LenoraMinogue]

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.

[greenthumbjan]

hummmm...lavender the herb of calmness.   

[lbeery]

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.

[kristalie]

I did not know this! I loooove the smell of lavender though so maybe I'll try this

[sak4kat]

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.

[pmagalei]

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!

[crisstar]

I'm not into aromatherapy oils but I would definitely give it try in order to get a more restful sleep.

[LaTashaS28]

Lavender oil smells good but I did not know that about the oil though...it has so many uses

[stretch1967]

I will have to try that

[ffwoodard]

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.

[lgemini]

I will try some of this oil, thanks for the info.

[sdenimandlace1]

I will try it in a bath with Epsom salt and see how that works.

[nmbrown863]

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.

[champak97]

Lavender oil smells great, and is very relaxing, when applied to your pillow or the back of your hand.