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General Category => Health/Education => Topic started by: rangerrebew on July 29, 2018, 05:17:23 pm
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What Are the Possible Benefits of Lavender? The Must-Know Facts About the Therapeutic Plant
By Valencia Higuera
Medically Reviewed by Kelly Kennedy, RD
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When you hear the word “lavender,†you might immediately think of a lighter shade of purple. But there’s more to this herb than its color.
What Exactly Is Lavender?
Lavender is a flowering plant in the mint family that’s easily identified by its sweet floral scent. It’s believed to be native to the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and India, with a history dating as far back as 2,500 years. (1)
In ancient times, lavender was used as a holy herb. Additionally, it was often used to freshen up and give a light scent to a variety of personal items, such as clothes and hair. (1)
https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet/what-are-possible-benefits-lavender-must-know-facts-about-therapeutic-plant/ (https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet/what-are-possible-benefits-lavender-must-know-facts-about-therapeutic-plant/)
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What Are the Possible Benefits of Lavender?
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