Lavender has an outstanding balancing and healing effect on the nervous system. Considering that so many illnesses are stress related, Lavender holds a special place in both preventative health care and in the treatment of tension-related illnesses. It offers a soothing and antispasmodic effect that can assist tight muscles, digestive problems, spasmodic coughs, menstrual cramps, insomnia, and tension headaches. Great for restless leg syndrome. Lavender's anti-inflammatory, skin-healing properties will help heal burns, bug bites, wounds, bee stings, rashes, acne, and skin irritations or infections. Use a few drops of Lavender in any blend for reducing emotional tension, unwinding physical pain, and for any sudden skin problems.

Lemongrass is especially known for its analgesic and anti-fungal properties. Lemongrass is also considered a powerful analgesic and is used to assist the healing of any injury to muscle, tendon, ligament, and bone. It is cooling and lovely to use in a blend for hot and inflamed situations. I enjoy using it in the summer months in my massage oils. I add just a few drops to my blend for a refreshing, emotionally uplifting and cooling effect. It has a dry, citrus aroma that is stimulating and refreshing. Lemongrass is outstanding in a blend for dealing with fungus. When blending with lemongrass it is useful to add a skin nourishing oil to the blend such as Sandalwood or Patchouli (which also help care for the area of fungus) to neutralize the potentially skin irritating effects of the Lemongrass.

Myrrh is one of the oldest essential oils known, dating back almost 4,000 years, used by the ancient Egyptians. Today it is also known for its use in religious ceremonies, skin healing, and protection against wrinkles. Excellent to use for bedsores, wounds, and hemorrhoids. It has a warm, resinous, unique aroma. Myrrh has been used for many kinds of skin issue: athlete’s foot, slow healing wounds or fungus, eczema, and mature skin are a few examples where Myrrh has been of great assistance. It has a strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Myrrh is great to add to your respiratory blends for coughs, congestion, colds, and the flu.