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What are the health benefits and risks of lavender?

Lavender oil is highly regarded for skin and beauty and is commonly used in fragrances and shampoos to help purify the skin
The oil has cosmetic uses, and it is believed to have some medicinal uses.
Lavender Oil has been used to reduce symptoms and provide support for multiple conditions. Modern science has confirmed many of its health benefits.
There are also many medicinal properties associated with lavender oil.
Lavender oil may help with some of the following:

insomnia
anxiety
hair loss
headaches
chemotherapy side effects
acne
burns
eczema and dry skin
wound healing
mood issues

Benefits
Lavender oil is believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to heal minor burns and bug bites.

Research suggests that it may be useful for treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness.

Some studies suggest that consuming lavender as a tea can help digestive issues such as vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas, upset stomach, and abdominal swelling.

In addition to helping with digestive problems, lavender oil is used to help relieve pain from headaches, sprains, toothaches, and sores. It can also be used to prevent hair loss.
Lavender is possibly effective for treating alopecia areata. This is a condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body.