Stressed? Take a Whiff of Lavender Lavender: Not just for the ol' underwear drawer. Taken orally in pill form, it's been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, like insomnia and depression. In one study, just a whiff of the scent reduced the feelings of unease that accompanied a trip to the tooth doctor. While we won't dub it the new laughing gas just yet, we might plant one outside the dentist's office.
To bring a sense of calm into your home, grow this plant in a medium or large bucket in an area that gets plenty of direct sunlight. Once it blooms, snip off individual stems and hang them upside down to dry. Scatter the dried blooms in a bath and settle in for a relaxing, lavender-infused soak.
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