Editing Lavandula (section)

=== Other uses ===

Flower spikes are used for dried flower arrangements. The fragrant, pale purple flowers and flower buds are used in [[potpourri]]s. Lavender is also used as herbal filler inside sachets used to freshen linens. Dried and sealed in pouches, lavender flowers are placed among stored items of clothing to give a fresh fragrance and to deter [[moth]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McCray|first=Carole|title=Lavender – the loveliest of herbs|url=https://www.registerguard.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2020/07/10/lavender-loveliest-of-herbs/43080107/|access-date=2020-11-17|website=The Register-Guard|language=en-US}}</ref> Dried lavender flowers may be used for wedding [[confetti]]. Lavender is also used in [[scented water]]s, [[soap]]s, and [[sachet]]s.

==== Psychological effects ====
[[File:Bath & Body Works Lavender Mimosa Aromatherapy Lotion (7009199299).jpg|thumb|[[Bath & Body Works]] Lavender [[Mimosa]] Aromatherapy Lotion]]
Lavender is considered a [[Medicinal plants|medicinal plant]] to manage stress.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Ghavami |first=Tina |last2=Kazeminia |first2=Mohsen |last3=Rajati |first3=Fatemeh |date=2022-09-01 |title=The effect of lavender on stress in individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229922000346 |journal=Complementary Therapies in Medicine |volume=68 |pages=102832 |doi=10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102832 |issn=0965-2299|doi-access=free }}</ref> The scent of the plant is commonly used in [[aromatherapy]]. A study done in 2005 on 200 people awaiting dental treatment showed that inhaling lavender reduced anxiety.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Lillehei |first=Angela Smith |last2=Halcón |first2=Linda L. |last3=Savik |first3=Kay |last4=Reis |first4=Reilly |date=July 2015 |title=Effect of Inhaled Lavender and Sleep Hygiene on Self-Reported Sleep Issues: A Randomized Controlled Trial |url=https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2014.0327 |journal=The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine |volume=21 |issue=7 |pages=430–438 |doi=10.1089/acm.2014.0327 |issn=1075-5535 |pmc=4505755 |pmid=26133206}}</ref> The plant is also known to help with [[insomnia]], pain and inflammation, [[anxiety]], and [[Depression (mood)|depression]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=6 Lavender Benefits and How To Use It |url=https://health.clevelandclinic.org/health-benefits-of-lavender |access-date=2025-04-27 |website=Cleveland Clinic |language=en}}</ref>