Review (4/5): Lavender - if it smells and acts like lavender it is Lavender
Before purchase I have read the reviews and a lot of the negative ones. I was hesitant. I just started dabbling into the whole world of essential oils so it is a problem and huge challenge to find the right kind of oils.
With this oil I was and still am somewhat skeptical as the price is very reasonable and because there was that after or base note of something else lingering at first then second and all whiffs. It goes away pretty quick but it did make me double guess. Then, I just decided to use it as any other lavender oil - a drop on the pillows and a couple on the mattress for a restful night. I was out like a light in no time, so it works just like chloroform does I would imagine without a headache the morning after. Perfect!
Then! My Mom in law was in town and her shingles just popped up - hopefully not being the stressor - so wanted to help her ease the pain and offered lavender oil as a natural solution which she happily accepted. We put it along her spine and a couple drops directly on the shingle spot. Waited and I didn't really expect much, but about 30 minutes into the evening she said "you know what!? My shingles doesn't hurt no more". I'm a believer now and so is she.
Nr. 3 - toddler was in a bind with stuffy nose so mixed 1 drop with 5 drops of coconut oil and smeared a tiny amount at the entrance of the nostrils. He was way less stuffy the next morning and managed to sleep through the night peacefully.
This is good enough for me. And while there were other brands I liked as well, I might just reorder this brand.