Relax with the Gentle Touch of Lavender The gentle weight of flaxseed calms overworked eyes while the lavender relaxes and soothes. A Little Bit About Lavender History: Lavender has been used for centuries. There is evidence of lavender being used in Egyptian times in perfumes and massage oils. The Greeks used lavender as medicine during the first century AD. The Romans used lavender to scent the public baths where it was believed to restore vitality to bathers. Emotion: With antidepressant and sedative qualities, lavender lifts depression, eases stress and anxiety, and is useful in overcoming headaches, migraine and insomnia. Insomnia: The sedative quality of lavender can induce sleep and ease problems of insomnia, restlessness and agitation. Skin: Lavender is antiseptic and anti-inflamatory; healing cuts, burns, sunburns, insect bites, acne, eczema and even dandruff. Breathing: Lavender is an antiseptic and can kill germs. It is also an expectorant, which breaks up congestion. It can help fight colds, throat infections, coughs, sinusitis and flu. Circulation: Lavender is a sedative and hypotensive, and reduces high blood pressure and palpitations. Muscular: Lavender is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic; the oil is good for aches, pains, sprains, cramps and spasms.

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