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Cooking for Healing: Spices
Lavender
Lavender, with it’s delicate purple flowers
and delectable fragrance, offers a myriad
of benefits, spanning from health and
wellness to aromatherapy and even
culinary uses. Here are some of its key
advantages:
Relaxation and Stress Relief: Lavender
is renowned for its calming properties.
Its scent is often used in aromatherapy to
promote relaxation and reduce stress and
anxiety. It can help alleviate symptoms of
anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Improved Sleep: Lavender’s calming
effects can aid in promoting better
sleep quality. Many people use lavender
essential oil on their pillows or in a
diffuser to help induce sleep and improve
sleep patterns.
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