Essential oils: Lavender – the science about the aromatherapy

Lavender essential oil is reported to have many awesome benefits, but the main ones appear to be reducing anxiety, reducing pain, and helping with sleep. So let’s take a look at some of the science behind the aromatherapy claims about lavender. (As a note, unless otherwise indicated, we’re dealing with Lavandula angustifolia, English or French lavender.)In…