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What are the medicinal values of lavender?
Lavender has always been loved by human beings because of its pleasant aroma and beautiful and elegant appearance. The fragrance of lavender makes people feel peaceful and calm, and it has the effect of cleaning the body and mind. Therefore, the ancient Romans often used lavender to bathe and incense, while the Greeks used lavender to treat cough. Chefs in France and other western European countries use it in food, such as cake decoration, or soak it in ordinary oil. As the raw material of perfume, it has a history of many years. Lavender oil is one of the main components of the famous French perfume chanel no.5, which often appears in beauty products in recent years. Although it has little effect on changing skin, its fragrance is intoxicating.

Many people use lavender as pillows, and people fill their pillowcases with wild and dried lavender. Its main functions are pleasant fragrance, calming the mind, relaxing the body, caring and calming the mood. In folk medicine, lavender has a good effect on pain, stroke and paralysis. Because of its beautiful color and charming fragrance, lavender has gradually stepped out of the category of traditional herbs. When people sleep, the temperature of the head makes the effective components of the medicine in the pillow slowly emit fragrance and condense on the feet around the pillow. Through the absorption of drugs by oral cavity, pharyngeal mucosa and skin, the effects of dredging qi and blood, smelling incense and treating diseases can be achieved, so that you can play a role in maintaining health during sleep. In addition to the above functions, lavender can also be eaten as tea.