Lavender is a multipurpose herb and oil.
Here’s a look at the research.
Reduced Dental Anxiety
Several studies have tested lavender’s anxiety-reducing effects in specific populations.
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Lavender Supplements May Reduce Anxiety
There’s also some evidence that ingesting lavender oil may help relieve anxiety.
A more recent meta-analysis and systematic review showed that lavender oil appeared to have benefits for anxiety.
Insomnia
Several studies have shown lavender essential oil may help promote sleep and fight insomnia.
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A 2018 study published inHolistic Nursing Practiceconfirms lavender’s effect on sleep.
Depression
Some research suggests that lavender oil may help improve mood and alleviate symptoms of depression.
Lavender Oil Dosage and Preparation
There is no recommended daily allowance for lavender essential oil.
One popular approach involves combining lavender oil with a carrier oil (such as jojoba or sweet almond).
Once blended with a carrier oil, lavender essential oil can bemassagedinto your skin or added to your bath.
Essential oils should be packaged in a dark amber or cobalt bottle and stored out of sunlight.
Lavender Oil for Allergies
Can lavender essential oil treat allergies?
Lavender Oil for Eyelashes
Will adding lavender oil to your mascara make your lashes grow faster?
Adding lavender oil to mascara is purported to help lashes grow thicker and faster.
There is no scientific evidence to support this claim.
Lavender Oil for Hair Growth
Is lavender essential oil a cure for baldness?
A few studies over the years have suggested that lavender oil may reverse hair loss.
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