Can Increase Deep Sleep
It’s no secret that lavender is used far and wide to promote good sleep. Before the widespread availability of lavender essential oils and lavender-scented products, like eye masks, heating pads, and dryer balls, people would dry lavender flowers and place them in a bag under their pillow

Fights Fungal and Bacterial Infections
Lavender is known for its attractive, calming scent, but did you know lavender also has antibacterial and antifungal properties? Studies are looking into how lavender essential oil compares to common antifungal medications on the market. Early data is showing that lavender may be more effective, making it a potential antifungal agent. It’s also been found to be effective against many different species of bacteria, including staph infections. Lavender oil is a popular ingredient in many natural or organic hand sanitizers.

Protects Your Brain
Growing evidence points to lavender potentially treating or alleviating neurological disorders. Preliminary research studying lavender’s impact on the nervous system suggested that lavender has neuroprotective properties or properties that can protect your nervous system.

Can Potentially Reduce Pain
Lavender is often hailed for its ability to reduce pain, whether acute (temporary) or chronic (long-term). A study that looked at 100 ICU patients found that after massaging lavender essential oil into the feet of the patients, there were significantly noticeable changes. These included lowered blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, wakefulness, and pain.

Helps Alleviate Digestive Problems
You may have seen different lavender teas in grocery stores. While most purport calming or sleep benefits, others are designed to aid with digestion. Lavender is said to help with different digestive issues like vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas, upset stomach, and abdominal swelling.

May Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Research shows that lavender can improve symptoms of anxiety like restlessness, disturbed sleep, and even physical symptoms that anxiety can cause. Lavender was also shown to positively influence general well-being and quality of life.

Soothes Itchy Insect Bites
If an insect has bitten you and you’re looking for an herbal remedy to relieve the swelling, itching, or pain, lavender oil is a good option. According to the National Institutes of Health, linalool, the active chemical compound in lavender, alleviates the swelling and itchiness of insect bites.

Adds a Uniquely Spicy Flavor to Foods and Drinks
You can use culinary lavender in a host of ways, from garnishing a cocktail to spicing up a dessert. Its flavor is similar to rosemary, with a hint of mint. Fresh and dried lavender can be mixed into marinades and salad dressings. Or add a lavender-infused syrup to iced tea or ice cream.

Makes DIY Home Cleaners Smell Great
Looking for a natural all-purpose cleaner that’s safe to use on all surfaces and smells incredibly fresh? Try the following: Mix ½ cup white vinegar, ½ cup unflavored vodka, 10 drops lemon essential oil, 10 drops lavender essential oil, and 1 ½ cups water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and shake.

Alleviates Menopausal Symptoms
Research shows that lavender can be a great boon to menopausal women. Many of the most common symptoms of menopause, such as insomnia and hormonally-induced feelings of anxiety, are issues that lavender addresses.