Common lavender belongs to the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family.
Medicinal Use:
- Anti-anxiety
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Bile-producing
- Diuretic,
- Nervine
- Reduces gas
- Sedative
- Stimulant
How to Use:
Lavender Tea: To make lavender tea,
start with one teaspoon of dried lavender flowers or
one tablespoon of fresh lavender flowers. Place in a teapot and cover with one cup of boiling water. Cover the
teapot to keep it warm and allow the tea to steep for 10
to 15 minutes to absorb the medicinal qualities. Strain
it, and drink warm several times daily.
Overview:
Aromatherapy: Lavender is an important relaxing herb, having a soothing and relaxing effect on the nervous system. In most cases, all that is required is to breathe in the aroma from the oil. This relaxes the body, relieves stress, calms the nervous system, and eases head-aches. The same effects can be achieved by add-ing whole fresh or dried flowers to the bathwater or placing the flowers under the pillowcase at bedtime.
Respiratory Problems: Lavender essential oil is
an excellent treatment for respiratory problems of all
kinds. This can include simple, everyday problems like colds, the flu, sore throats, coughs, and sinus congestion. It can also be used for more difficult and chronic respiratory issues like asthma, laryngitis, bronchitis, whooping cough, and tonsillitis.
Apply it topically to the skin on the chest, neck, and
under the nose where it will be easily breathed; or add
it to a vaporizer or a pot of steaming water. The nicely
scented steam opens the air passages and loosens
phlegm while it kills the germs that cause the infection.
Urinary Tract Infections, Cystitis, and Retained Fluids: The diuretic effects of lavender help it to flush the body from excess fluids and toxins and relieve swellings that may be present. As the fluid is removed, the oil also exerts an antibiotic influence, which kills any underlying infection, and it removes
toxins that may also be causing problems.
Lowering Blood Pressure: Removing excess flu-
ids help lower blood pressure and reduce swellings of all kinds, and the relaxing effects of the lavender
help get rid of stresses that may be contributing to the
problem.
