Lavender is a multipurpose plant. People use lavender in many ways to promote good health and well-being. Lavender is a bath additive in several regions, including Persia, ancient Greece, and Rome. These cultures believed that lavender helped purify the body and mind.
Since ancient times, lavender has been used to treat many different ailments, including:
- mental health issues
- anxiety
- insomnia
- depression
- headaches
- hair loss
- nausea
- acne
- toothaches
- skin irritations
- cancer