Fast Fact: Lavender oil treatment for painful blisters.

Has working out or running left your feet in rough shape or covered with painful blisters? Lillian Beard, M.D., recommends treating them with lavender oil, which can be a powerful healing anti-inflammatory agent. Without popping it, carefully cover the entire blister with the oil and cover with a light bandage. Reapply every few hours for a day or two until the blister deflates and disappears.