General Article Lavender really does help you relax and could even treat anxiety, scientists reveal

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The purple plant’s healing powers for reducing stress are real.

 

By Sarah Young

The famous relaxing effects of lavender are real and could even be used medically to treat anxiety, new research suggests.

From blooming gardens to aromatherapy oils and bubble baths, people have long claimed that lavender has calming and relaxing benefits.

And now, scientists have confirmed that the smell of the purple plant really does help people unwind.

So much so, that it could even be used to calm patients before surgery, as an alternative to sleeping tablets and to treat anxiety.

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