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Lavender oil is an essential oil made from the lavender plant. People use it to promote relaxation and sleep, and it may also be good for helping treat certain skin conditions. Share on Pinterest ...

Lavender is lovely. In summer, the purple fields of Provence beckon bands of tourists, who book trips to France to take in the undulating waves of color and heady perfume from the flowers. As it turns ...