Lavender Oil Lavender is much more than just pretty & calming. It is one of the most powerful remedies in the plant world, offering both physical and emotional relief for problems as varied as burns, migraines, insomnia, insect bites, skin problems, infections, stress and nervous tension. It owes this amazing spectrum of healing powers to its complex chemical makeup. It is known by its multiple properties: Antidepressant, Analgesic, Analgesic, Antiseptic, Cicatrizant, Expectorant, Nervine, and Vulnerary.