Lavender has been used since ancient times to cure ailments and calm troubled souls. From burial rituals to modern medicine, its benefits are undisputed. Whether you're wandering through picturesque lavender fields in the South of France or burning a few drops of oil in a diffuser, you're sure to feel tranquility wash over you as you're surrounded by the distinctive scent.
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