The naturally occurring chemical compounds in lavender oil, particularly aromatic molecules called esters, are responsible for lavender oil benefits.

As lavender oil has a calming effect, it is used in the treatment of tension headaches, migraines, depression, anxiety, stress, etc.

Lavender oil is also used for treating insomnia, as it has been found that this essential oil can stimulate sleep in people with complaints of insomnia.

Lavender oil benefits include its use as an antiseptic. It can be applied on minor burns, wounds, insect bites, stings, etc. in diluted form. It can also help relieve the pain too.

Lavender oil is also useful for treating head lice. For this purpose, rinse hair with water mixed with lavender oil (use five to ten drops of oil). You can add two drops of undiluted lavender oil to a fine comb and remove nits.

Lavender oil benefits for hair include its use in the treatment of hair loss, especially alopecia areata. It is also used as one of the scalp psoriasis home remedies, as it can soothe the scalp.

Lavender oil benefits for skin are mainly due to its antiseptic and anti fungal properties. It is used for treating various skin conditions, like, psoriasis, eczema, scabies, shingles, dermatitis, acne, etc. It is also beneficial for treating sunburns and wrinkles.

It has also been observed that lavender oil massage is good for joint pain and muscle pain.

Lavender oil is found to be effective in providing respiratory relief too. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis, laryngitis, cold, cough, flu, sinus congestion, asthma, and throat infections.

Apart from the health benefits of lavender oil, it is also used in the manufacture of various commercial products, like, perfumes, candles, soaps, hair care products, body lotions, etc. It is also used widely by practitioners of various types of alternative medicine.

I just took a warm bath with lavender oil Epsom salt added to it... and the package it says it relaxes muscles. I wonder if it has all of these other benefits too?