Treating burns with Lavender Essential oil

Lavender Essential oil is one of the most effective oils for the treatment of burns along with Tea tree essential oil due to their antibacterial antiseptic qualities.

Lavender oil can be applied neat to all minor burns, if this is done quickly after the burning, blistering or scarring will not usually appear.  Lavender essential oil is not only an antiseptic it is also a painkiller, helping reduce the pain of the burn.

For larger burns, Lavender oil should be dabbed onto to a gauze and applied to the burn area and renewed every few hours, if the burn is extensive then seek medical attention.