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The Lavenders are a genus of about 25-30 species of flowering plants in the mint family. The fragrant, pale purple flowers and flower buds are used in potpourris. The plant is also grown commercially for extraction of lavender oil from the flowers. This oil is used as an antiseptic and for aromatherapy.
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Insomnia | 382 |
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| Stress Management | 3 |
100% |
| Anxiety | 2 |
100% |
| Bereavement | 1 |
100% |
| Eczema | 1 |
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Lavender Reviews
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Helps me to relax, but not necessarily sleep.
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Tried this before taking medication but it really is more for relaxation than sleep inducing.
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I put it on my pillow at night.
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it does have a relaxing fragrance.
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calming and relaxing
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the scent is soothing-I think it helps a little
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It is very relaxing, but doesn't help me to sleep.
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Sometimes works. I'm gonna try it again. I had some stuff called "sleep spray" once.
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soothing, but thats about it
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Lavender Steam?
Well I found an article that did say something about stem and essential oils helping acne. Here's the link http://ezinearticles.com/?Cleanse-Your-Skin... [More] -
Lavender
I put about 12 drops in a little spray bottle with half olive oil and half water. Then I spray it on my hands and neck before going to bed. It's ref... [More] -
Lavender
Buy a diffuser. For about $9.99 or less at AC Moore and other stores. Some people melt wax in the top "bowl" and others burn essential oil... [More] -
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** BUMP! ** [More] -
Lavender
How do you guys use this? I just bought some in an essential-oil form. I hear it is beneficial for several reasons, insomnia being one of them. S... [More]
