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Lavender pills may help with anxiety, psychiatrist says

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changing mindsFebruary 5, 2024 12:14 pm

Lavender pills may help with anxiety, psychiatrist says

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner says he’s seen lavender pills reduce anxiety in some patients. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang about what he’s seen so far, including “lavender burps” as a side effect.

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