Lavender is a type of plant with purple flowers often used as ingredients for beverage and beauty products. The flower has always been believed to be able to relieve anxiety by stimulating the brain to become more relaxed. There have been many studies that prove the benefits of this plant. Reporting from the Healthline page, here are the benefits you can get from lavender flowers.

• Improve your mood
  Lavender has long been used for aromatherapy and as a basic ingredient for supplements to help overcome anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Studies showed that lavender can stimulate certain parts of the brain, which improves your mood and help you calm down.
• Improve sleep quality
  The calming effect of lavender can also help improve the quality of your sleep. Studies show that lavender can improve the sleep quality of those with sleep disorders. It would not hurt for you to enjoy a glass of lavender tea before going to bed to get better sleep quality.
• Relieve cramps during menstruation
  Cramps in the lower abdomen are common in some women during menstruation. A hot water bottle is one of the items usually used to help relieve the pain. However, it turns out that lavender can also help. Studies showed that smelling lavender for 30 minutes can help relieve the cramps.
• Improve skin health
  Lavender oil is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects. Therefore, lavender is often used as an ingredient in beauty products, especially to help treat acne. In addition, studies showed that lavender oil can help the wound healing process by encouraging the synthesis of collagen.

Text by Anggie Triana
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Source:

• Healthline - 4 Benefits and Uses of Lavender Tea and Extracts (2020). https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lavender-tea-benefits, 23 April 2020.