The Many Uses Of Lavender

Did you ever smell lavender?  It is very refreshing.  And besides that it is beautiful to see.  Lavender has many uses.  

In the summer if you have pets you must be on the look out for pests, fleas, and other irritants.  Lavender can become part of your anti-flea arsenal when combined with some other essential oils you can use it on your pet without worry if you use toxic chemicals.  Be sure not to get it into fido's eyes.  

Here is the mix for one flea recipe: there are many variations.

Flea Collar - Don't buy a poisonous flea collar and expose your pet, your children and yourself to the toxic ingredients it contains. Try making one yourself that is safe, natural and works! First, decide what material you want to make it from. A piece of cotton rope or loose webbing material will work well. A cotton cloth can work on some animals.  

After making the collar, essential oil flea control can be accomplished by applying a few drops. Of course lavender works well, but you could also try eucalyptus, tea tree, citronella, or geranium. Since the oil will eventually evaporate, plan on refreshing the collar with a few more drops each week. Since essential oils often work better when combined, here is a recipe you can mix and try on your dog's collar:

Combine 1/2 teaspoon of alcohol with

1 drop lavender oil
1 drop cedarwood or white cedar oil
1 drop citronella oil
1 drop peppermint oil

2 garlic capsules

Break the garlic capsules and mix with the other ingredients, then pour over the collar.  

There you have it.  If the garlic doesn't work you may have to resort to the tried and true chemicals.