Ingredient:
Lavender
Botanical name:
Lavandula angustifolia
Aroma:
Floral, herbaceous and slightly sweet
Evidence-based Therapeutic Properties:
• Antispasmodic (calms cramps and tension)
• Sedative (promotes rest and relaxation)
• Nervine (supports nervous system)
• Vulnerary (supports skin healing)
Traditional-based Therapeutic Properties:
• Analgesic (reduces localized discomfort)
• Anti-inflammatory (reduces localized inflammation)
• Antimicrobial (fights microbes)
• Anxiolytic (reduces anxiety)
• Sedative (promotes rest and relaxation)
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Fun Fact 1
Lavender essential oil has been valued for its soothing, calming, and anti-inflammatory properties for centuries.
Fun Fact 2
The fragrant plant was used by Ancient Egyptians and Romans to scent their baths and hair.
Fun Fact 3
The name lavender comes from the latin word lavare, meaning 'to wash'.
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