The healing properties of lavender have been know to practitioners of Ayurveda for centuries. Especially as an essential oil, it is extremely versatile and has many uses. Here are just a few of lavender’s benefits to both mind and body:

Strengthens the Immune System: Lavender offers a gentle boost to the immune system if you’re starting to feel run-down. The essential oil can be added to a humidifier or applied to the chest to help with respiratory ailments. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it can also be infused it into a massage oil for sore muscles.

Aids Sleep and Relaxation: One of the earliest-known beneficial qualities of Lavender is its natural anti-depressant effect. Simply smelling the fragrance of lavender — whether as an essential oil applied to the body, as a bath additive, or diffused into the air — can help to calm the mind and lift the spirits.

Helps Digestion: A few drops of lavender essential oil applied to the abdomen can offer relief from bloating and indigestion.

Soothes Headaches: Lavender has also been widely used in the treatment of headaches. Just open a bottle of lavender oil and inhale its scent for a few moments to relieve a headache. You can also apply it to the temples. Or, for the easiest treatment of all, try relaxing with a lavender scented eye pillow.

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