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What's Old is New: The Resurgence of Lavender for Pain Relief and More

In ancient times, lavender was a go-to herb in many households, with applications ranging from bathing to laundering to healing. More than just a lovely garden flower or balmy fragrance, it was reputed to have a host of therapeutic qualities, and was used as an antiseptic for dressing wounds, a sleep aid and relaxant, and an analgesic. Results of recent studies support this trend, elevating lavender from its place in folkloric anecdotes to a bona fide option for alleviating certain types of pain, including arthritis, lower back pain, menstrual cramps, and headache.