In order to make the essential oil, they must take the flowering tops of the lavender plants and steam-distill them until the essential oil is separated out from the plant.
I use eight to ten drops of this oil to create a relaxing lavender bath.
Or I’ll put a few drops on a cotton ball and tuck it into my pillowcase for the night.
Another way I have used this oil is by mixing about five drops with two cups of warm water. Then I soak up a washcloth in the mixture and wring it out.
Laying down, I place the scented washcloth over my closed eyes. I relax by breathing deep and letting the scent of lavender take me away to fields below.
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