At Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, we’ve always believed that nature has its own way of restoring balance — and lavender is one of its most remarkable healers. For centuries, this beautiful purple bloom has been valued not just for its soothing scent, but for its potential health benefits. Recent research continues to confirm what generations before us already knew: lavender can help the body and mind find calm and healing naturally. This makes lavender the perfect option for all your alternative health needs, especially if you are focusing on the naturopath route!
Here’s a closer look at what science is discovering about lavender’s wellness benefits. 💜
😴 A Natural Aid for Sleep
Lavender has long been known for its relaxing aroma, and several studies have found that it can improve sleep quality. A 2022 study showed that lavender helped people sleep better before insomnia or sleep disorders even developed. Another 2020 study found that inhaling lavender oil improved sleep in patients receiving palliative care.
At our farm, guests often tell us how diffusing our estate-grown lavender essential oil helps them unwind and rest more deeply at night — a simple, natural way to add peace to your bedtime routine.
🦠 May Help Fight Infection
Lavender essential oil contains antiseptic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties that may support the body’s natural defense systems. According to a 2022 review, these properties make lavender oil potentially useful in fields like dentistry for preventing bacterial infections.
While more research is still needed, lavender’s natural cleansing qualities are one of the reasons it’s such a wonderful addition to your home and self-care rituals.
💧 Supports Wound Healing
Research has found that lavender essential oil may promote wound healing when used in certain formulations. In one 2020 study, an ointment containing lavender oil and licorice extract supported multiple stages of wound closure.
This gentle yet powerful plant continues to show promise for its skin-supportive benefits, making it a favorite ingredient in natural balms and body care products.
💜 Promotes Hair Growth
Lavender oil may also help support hair regrowth. A 2020 review found that essential oil blends containing lavender promoted hair growth in individuals with alopecia. Even older studies have shown promising results — with up to 75% of participants seeing improvement after using lavender-based blends.
Our pure essential oil can be added to your favorite carrier oil for a calming, aromatic scalp massage — but always remember to dilute essential oils before applying them to the skin.
🌸 Helps Relieve Anxiety and PMS Symptoms
Lavender’s calming properties make it a popular choice for reducing stress and anxiety. A 2023 systematic review found lavender inhalation to be a safe and effective complementary option for easing anxiety levels.
It may also support emotional balance during PMS. Studies have shown that inhaling lavender essential oil several times over a menstrual cycle helped reduce symptoms like anxiety, bloating, and irritability.
When used in aromatherapy, lavender can provide gentle support for both emotional and physical well-being — a natural reminder to slow down and breathe deeply.
⚠️ A Note on Safety
While lavender essential oil is considered safe when used properly, it’s always best to take a few precautions:
Always dilute essential oils before applying to skin. Our signature Lavender Mist is the perfect option for someone looking to enjoy lavender directly on your skin
Conduct a patch test first to check for sensitivity if you must put essential oil onto your skin
Never ingest essential oils
🌿 Experience the Calm of Pure Lavender
At Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, we hand-harvest and distill every batch of our essential oil right here on the Central Coast using traditional copper alembic stills. The result is 100% pure, estate-grown lavender essential oil — crafted to help you find balance naturally.
Bring a little peace into your daily routine, and experience why lavender has been cherished for generations as nature’s calm in a bottle.
👉 Shop our Lavender Essential Oil or try our handcrafted Lavender Mist to discover the natural benefits for yourself.