Lavender

Scientific name

Lavandula officinalis

Lamiaceae/labiatae.

Also called common lavender, garden lavender and spanish lavender.

Lavender is a herbaceous perennial shrub like plant with blue, violet or lilac flowers that is native to countries in the mediterranean region, including france, spain, andorra, and italy.

Flowers, leaves, and oil

Symbolizes peace, chasity and virtue

Nervous system

Musculoskeletal system

Integument system

Cardiovascular

Assists in calming and uplifting the body and mind

Analgesic, anticancer, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, estrogenic, antiandrogenic, sedative, allergenic, antibacterial, cholagogue, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, hypoglycemic, tonic, vulnerary, and stomachic

Sweet, aromatic, cooling and drying

Cineole, borneol, camphor, linalool, perillyl alcohol, linalyl acetate, and carophyllene epoxid

Orally, lavender has been used for anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, depression, flatulence, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, migraine headaches, acne, and to promote menstruation.
 

Topically, lavender has been used for alopecia areata, canker sores, painful periods, and in baths for circulation disorders and improving psychological well-being.
 

Lavender is used as aromatherapy for insomnia, agitation, depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue and psychological well-being.

Lavender is generally well tolerated but may cause stomach upset if used in large amounts.

Lavender may interact with antihypertensives, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and cns depressants

Insufficient reliable evidence available for oral use during pregnancy. Preliminary clinical research shows that lavender essential oil can be inhaled by pregnant women during labor, with no apparent adverse outcomes on the infants.

Herbal infusion: 1-2 tsp per 8 ounces , steep 5-7 minutes, drink as tolerated.

Tincture: 20-30 drops daily or as tolerated

Lemon balm, hops, roses, chamomile, feverfew, calendula, and comfrey

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