This aromatic plant can keep moths from dining on your winter wardrobe, but if you use it medicinally it can offer so much more! A recent double-blind study concluded that lavender oil decreases anxiety to the same extent as taking a 0.5 mg daily dose of Lorazepam, a popular anxiety drug. 

A lavender tincture used alongside a regular antidepressant can help you recover from mild to moderate depression a lot faster, and lower the chance for a relapse. And if you just rub a few drops of lavender oil onto your scalp every day, it will improve blood flow, strengthen hair follicles, and even help with lost hair. It can also be mixed in with shampoo for a wonderful smell. 

Put fresh lavender in a small herb pouch. Place the pouch inside your sleeping pillow or under your mattress -- it will ward off mosquitos and other insects and help you fall asleep faster.

Garden Uses

Just as it banishes bugs from your closet, it also banishes pests from the garden. It’s also one of the best companion plants out there, helping many others reach their full potential. It attracts many species of butterflies, including painted ladies, woodland skippers, and tiger swallowtails.