Lavender is one of the more commonly referred to herbs when you hear about essential oils and sleep. In fact, there is a huge misconception that lavender is only good for sleep and calming.

The truth is, there are several healing benefits of lavender that most people may not even know about. Here are a few of those healing benefits, what to know about attaining these benefits, and tips that you may need to know.

Minor Burns

Lavender can be infused in an oil and used on minor burns to help ease the pain, inflammation, and the burn itself. This is one of the leading benefits outside of the normal calming benefits the herb is known for. Making the ointment is fairly simple. Continue reading →

Lemon balm has a beautiful lemon fragrance and many wonderful health benefits. It is one of the most popular herbs for promoting good health.

Like many herbs, it has been used for centuries to treat various health conditions. As it has been claimed to cure many conditions, researchers have put Melissa officinalis to the test.

In one study, researchers found that the volatile oils and anti-viral compounds in lemon balm have powerful properties. The anti-viral properties of lemon balm are due to its caffeic, ferulic and rosmarinic compounds.

These properties were so powerful that the viruses placed inside the test tube were destroyed in as little as three hours.

Here are some of the healing and health benefits of this wonder herb: Continue reading →