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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

Joyce Hollman

By Joyce Hollman

Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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