Lavender has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,500 years. Today lavender is the most popular essential oil in the world. Here are just 7 proven uses for this amazing oil. 1. Relieve Anxiety A German study confirmed that lavender oil is more effective than a placebo in relieving anxiety in elderly patients. The researchers concluded that it would be an effective and well-tolerated alternative to synthetic drugs. In another study of 90 anxious patients awaiting open-heart surgery, researchers had the patients inhale either lavender oil or distilled water for 20 minutes. Inhaling lavender reduces anxiety and cortisol levels. Patient questionnaires showed that lavender reduced anxiety by 10.8 percent. Blood testing revealed that cortisol levels dropped by a whopping 69.6 percent. And in a study of 60 heart patients in a coronary intensive care unit (ICU) patients were given 2% lavender essential oil via inhalation every day. After 15 days, the patients inhaling lavender reported significantly less anxiety. Researchers concluded that lavender is a non-invasive, cheap, easily applied, and cost-effective intervention for cardiac patients in the ICU. 2. Improve Sleep Several studies show the effectiveness of lavender aromatherapy in sleep-related disorders. In one study of 158 new mothers, participants were randomly assigned to two groups. One group dropped lavender oil on a cotton ball and inhaled 10 deep breaths before going to sleep. They also kept the lavender ball near their pillow until morning. They did this four times a week. A control group used a placebo oil rather than lavender. After 8 weeks, women who inhaled lavender showed a significant improvement in sleep quality compared to the control group. 3. Ease Premenstrual Symptoms It is estimated that 45 percent of women suffer from moderate to severe dysmenorrhea. This condition develops at the time of menstruation and can cause cramps, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and headaches.

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