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It’s no secret that lavender is one of the favorite scents for deodorizers and even perfumes, but did you know that besides smelling amazing, this herb can soothe your stomach, mind, and skin? Lavender oil has medicinal properties, it can help reduce depression, improve insomnia, and even ease labor pains. It also possesses powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and detoxifier properties.
One of the things that lavender is known for is to help you relax. Research shows that the scent of lavender can lower your heart rate and blood pressure, making you feel relaxed and even sleepy. Lavender aromatherapy has also helped reduce the perception of pain, so try this beautifully scented easy to make lemonade that can help you get rid of that headache after a long day:
Lavender Lemonade
- 12 cups of water
- 1 drop of lavender essential oil
- 6 lemons
- 1 cup of raw honey
Cut 5 lemons in half and squeeze juice out into a pitcher of water. Slice 1 lemon into thin slices and drop them inside the pitcher. Add honey, lavender, and use lavender sprigs for garnish. Add more water or honey to taste and serve cool. Enjoy!
