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Lavender works as an antifungal - Saga

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The purple-headed flower has been used for centuries to perfume soap and other toiletries, more recently the aromatic oil has also been used to help people relax or sleep too. Now, though, new research indicates that lavender is potent in a very different way – by fighting fungus that’s responsible for many skin and nail infections.

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Tags: Skin, Paronychia, Infection, Sleep, Herbs

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