The ambient odor of lavender reduces anxiety and improves mood.

A recent medical study proved that lavender reduces anxiety and improves one’s mood. Heady findings. The goal of this study was to investigate the impact of lavender on anxiety, mood, alertness and calmness in dental patients. Two hundred patients between the ages of 18 and 77 years (half women, half men) were assigned to four independent groups. Patients were stimulated with the ambient odor of lavender. These conditions were compared to a music condition and a control condition (no odor, no music).

Anxiety, mood, alertness and calmness were assessed while patients waited for dental treatment. Statistical analyses revealed that compared to control condition lavender reduced anxiety and improved mood in patients waiting for dental treatment. These findings support the previous opinion that odors are capable of altering emotional states and may indicate that the use of odors is helpful in reducing anxiety in dental patients.
J. Lehrner^a, , G. Marwinski^c, S. Lehr^b, PJohren^d and L. Deecke^{a a}University Clinic of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Department of Medical Statistics, Medical University of Vienna, Austria, University Witten Herdecke,Germany 10 August 2005.
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Recommended Sonoma Lavender products to reduce anxiety and improve mood:

Lavender Eye Pillow or Sleepmask: Relax with a lavender eye pillow or sleepmask.. The aromatherapy of the lavender relaxes while you shut out the light and relax your eyes.

Lavender stuffed animal- great for any age. The scent of lavender soothes and relaxes.

Lavender diffuser- the scent of lavender wafts through the air.

Lavender neckpillow, heatwrap or spa mask- heat for extra aromatherapy.