It is excellent for treating infections, insects bites and burns (including sunburns). Lavender is good for certain skin conditions such as Acne, boils, sores, spots, psoriasis, bruises, dermatitis, eczema, athlete's foot, ringworm and scabies.

Headaches, even migraine, respond well to lavender oil and inhaling a few drops on a tissue is a remedy for nausea.

Used in a hot bath, lavender oil alleviates stress and insomnia. Used in a cool or lukewarm bath, it is refreshing and enlivening.

Massage with lavender oil promotes relaxation.

A few drops added to shampoo is effective in treating dandruff and warding off head lice.

Steam inhalation help to easing coughs, colds and congestion.

It mixes well with cedarwood, eucalyptus, geranium, jasmine, violet and ylang ylang oils.