Relax and relieve stress with this favorite flower.
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Botanical Name: Lavandula
Etymology: Latin lavare “to wash”
Color: Purple
Properties:
Relaxing, may be sedating to some degree
Antiseptic
Anti-inflammatory
Helps with:
Stress
Anxiety
Muscle Soreness
Menstrual Cramping
Depression
Sleeplessness
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Ways to Use:
For stress relief and help with sleep, add lavender essential oil to your bath or use in a diffuser before bedtime
For sore muscles, mix a few drops into coconut oil and massage into muscles