The scent of lavender instantly soothes and relaxes. It is one of the few aromatherapy herbs that that nearly everybody has access to and it has been a popular healing herb in the home for many hundreds of years. Our guide tells the story of lavender through the years and shows how we can use the gentle healing power of lavender to help with a range of physical and emotional health problems. Lavender is particularly useful for women and children but is useful for all the family for a range of problems including: headaches and migraines; insomnia and children's trouble with sleeping; insect bites, burns, cuts and wounds; depression, stress and anxiety; P.M.T. and painful periods; skin care, including spots and ulcers; and muscle aches and strains.