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Once upon a time, lavender was recommended for people suffering from insomnia or other sleep disorders. People stuffed their pillows with lavender flowers to help them fall asleep and get a better night’s rest.
People with anxiety disorders who took 160-milligram lavender oil capsules experienced significant decreases in anxiety.
Out of 86 people with alopecia areata, 44 percent experienced improved hair growth after massaging an essential oil blend of thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood in a mixture of carrier oils into their scalp daily for seven months.
The calming effects of lavender might be enough to soothe away a headache or migraine.
aromatherapy can help people with cancer manage the side effects of their treatment. Lavender aromatherapy may help lower anxiety about cancer treatment procedures.
Lavender’s effects on depression aren’t as well documented as those on anxiety, but research is promising.
Compared to more aggressive treatments, lavender oil could be a gentle way to treat acne due to its ability to kill bacteria.
Lavender has long been used as a traditional remedy for burns, and some older research has suggested there’s scientific data to confirm this use.