Types used: dried Lavender, Lavender essential oil

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Used in: calming bath salts, calming energy balm, calming soap

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Lavender, in both its fresh and essential oil forms, has a long history of being used in herbal medicine. It is used for its calming properties, and recent studies have backed up folk wisdom that lavender helps alleviate anxiety, as well as aiding sleep and helping tackle insomnia. Applied topically, lavender oil also has anti-bacterial properties, making it a gentle option to fight acne. Finally, lavender has soothing, inflammation-fighting properties: it is used to help heal wounds and burns and may also provide relief for skin issues, including eczema and psoriasis.