Active Compounds: flavonoids, coumarins, tannins, volatile oil
Background: Lavender is a key component of many products you see on the market today. Usually they are products designed to relax the body and aid sleep, such as bubble bath, lotion, and pillow spray.
While lavender does help to sooth the body and mind, it also has other uses that make it an important medicinal herb. Lavender is an antiseptic and has some antibiotic properties. It's useful for treating skin conditions and can help to relieve indigestion.
Lavender is primarily used to soothe the body and relax the mind.
Relaxation: Lavender may be used to help ease mental stress and aid in sleep.
Indigestion: Lavender may help to relieve problems with indigestion such as bloating and gas.
Skin:Lavender oil is useful in treating minor burns and skin irritations. It also helps to sooth stings from insects.
Asthma: Because of its ability to relax the body and mind, lavender can be useful in helping calm someone to prevent or treat asthma attacks.
Muscles: Lavender can help to relieve muscle tension.
Depression: Lavender can help to reduce minor depression.
Description: Lavender is a flowering herb that is native to France. It is now grown all over the world. The flowers are harvested during the summer for use as a dried herb or essential oil
Dosage:
As a tincture, take 1/2-1 tsp in the evening..
As an infusion, take 1/2 cup 2 times daily for indigestion.
Essential oil can be applied to skin problems and insect bites.
As a massage oil, add 20 drops lavender essential oil to 20 ml carrier oil.
Safety: Do not take lavender essential oil internally. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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