Sweet smelling Lavender is sometimes called 'Breath of the Spirit world.' Lavender soothes and calms the nerves and stimulates the healing process. The fragrance of lavender imparts a feeling of inner freedom that allows one to let go of compulsions, anger and other bad habits of the mind. Sometimes the lavender buds are burned to induce sleep and rest and can be scattered around the home to maintain a feeling of peacefulness.