For over 4500 years--from Ancient Egypt, through the Middle Ages, and up to the present day--lavender has been used worldwide to treat a variety of common ailments including anxiety, insomnia, and all forms of headache. Well before the development of antibiotics, lavender has been used as an antiseptic due to its natural antibacterial properties.
Only recently, though, have the health benefits of lavender been subject to concerted scientific study, the results of which have been clear in confirming these long-held beliefs. Below are a few resources on the healing properties of lavender:
References
“Home Remedies. What are the benefits of aromatherapy!”
Mayo Clinic
“How Lavender Can Improve Your Health: The benefits of lavender and How to Use It”
Cleveland Clinic - Health Essentials
“Lavender and The Nervous System”
National Library of Medicine / PMC PubMed Central
“What Are the Possible Benefits of Lavender? The Must-Know Facts About the Therapeutic Plant”
Everyday Health
“The Many Benefits of Lavender for Mood, Sleep, Hair, and Skin”
Healthline
“The Healing Power of Lavender. A Comprehensive Guide”
Herbaly
“Lavender”
Mount Sinai - Health Library
