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The scent of lavender has long been thought to have calming, antianxiety effects, but the biological mechanism behind this phenomenon has been something of a mystery — until now. Researchers in Japan ...

Lavender has long been touted for its calming effects; today, the purple plant crops up in just about everything, including aromatherapy oils, candles, and pillows that promise to bring about a good ...

A new review reveals how lavender mellows us out -- and why some day psychiatrists and surgeons might be prescribing patients a whiff of the purple stuff. Lavender works its relaxing magic all around ...

From essentials oils to candles to bath products, lavender's soothing qualities have become a fixture in the a variety of stress-zapping wellness products. However, some people aren’t convinced that ...

Few things are prettier than an expansive field of lavender in bloom silhouetted against a blue sky — unless you're allergic to the stalky purple flower. Three varieties of lavender mean there's one ...

Lavender bath bombs; lavender candles; deodorizing lavender sachets for your shoes, car or underwear drawer; lavender diffusers; lavender essential oils; even lavender chill pills for humans and dogs.