When the world feels overwhelming, a few drops of essential oils can do the trick to relieve some stress (and make any room smell wonderful). We already can’t get enough of tea tree, rosemary and ...

Since ancient times, cultures around the world have used lavender as a wellness aid. The ancient Greeks, in particular, turned to lavender as a tool to alleviate insomnia and back pain. Today, people ...

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Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Lavender might help with anxiety through its calming effects.Lavender essential oil may aid in improving sleep quality.Inhaling lavender might ...

You usually see lavender essential oil in its bottle, but you don’t always see how it got there. During the distillation process, lavender is produced into three different products, which doesn’t let ...

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), also commonly known as the English lavender, common lavender and French lavender, is an easy-to-grow plant known for its fragrant flowers and aromatic leaves. Native ...

In my humble opinion, lavender is one of the most amazing plants in the world. It can be tough and soft, fragrant and versatile, healing and tasty. It has an amazingly long history; Egyptians used it ...

RED WING, Minn. -- Lavender aromatherapy can help people suffering from dementia sleep easier -- that's according to a new study conducted at an assisted living center in Red Wing. During a week in ...

Close your eyes. Take a nice, deep breath. Imagine the scent of lavender both uplifting and calming your senses. Lavender is a fragrance that is so familiar, even just imagining it is enough to soothe ...

Many bioactive substances found in lavender are thought to have health benefits. These substances include terpenes, polyphenols, and flavonoids. Linalool and linalyl acetate (two types of terpenes) ...