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Lavender essential oil

Lavender essential oil

This purple flower with the heavenly aroma has been used for centuries, and not just to relieve pain. Ancient Egyptians used it for mummifying bodies, and the Ancient Greeks used it for insomnia and backaches.

Lavender oil is best known today as a natural sedative. A few drops in a diffuser fills the air with a relaxing, soothing aroma.

But lavender oil also heals wounds and treats fungal infections. And, in one study, it significantly reduced the amount of painkilling medication needed by children after a tonsillectomy.

Read: 7 ways to use lavender for your mind and body

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