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Herbal properties of lavender include:
anti bacterial
anti convulsive
anti fungal
anti inflammatory
antiseptic
anti depressant

Lavender is used in gaining relief from the following complaints:
anxiety
bad breath
colds and flu
depression
digestive problems
exhaustion
flatulence
gallbladder problems
headache
insomnia
irritability
liver complaints
loss of appetite
migraines
nervousness
stress
stomach upsets

External Lavender oil use is popular because of its safety and it can be used un diluted on skin for treatment of:
ant bite
arthritis
athlete's foot
bee stings
blisters
bruises
burns
cold and canker sores
cuts
muscle aches
rashes
rheumatism
scrapes
wounds
wasp, and other insect stings

Lavender inhalation is used for
inducing relaxation
helping sleep
easing depression
reducing headache

Other uses of Lavender and essential lavender oil include:
as a hair rinse for dandruff
using dried lavender flowers in pillows and potpourris
sachets are placed in clothing drawers and bathrooms
oil drops in bath water
lavender stems can be burned as incense,
and used in basket weaving and other crafts