Lavender oil improves a feeling of well being.

Ever hear of dopamine? Dopamine is a chemical compound released in the brain in response to positive experiences such as food, sex, friendship, drugs, which gives one a feeling of reward and well being. Lavender has proven to affect dopamine release, creating that positive feeling.


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The results indicate that altered dopamine D3 receptor subtype homeostasis in the olfactory bulb may contribute to lavender oil-induced behavioral change.

Keimyung University ^{, a}Department of Public Health, Keimyung University, Taegu 704-701, Republic of Korea, 26 June 2009.

Sonoma Lavender product recommendations for well being:

Elevate your mood with Sonoma Lavender spray mist. Helps cranky kids, too.

Travel with lavender-filled travel pillow, sleep mask or accessories.

Heat or chill a lavender neck pillow.

Give yourself a handmassage with lavender hand creme.