Lavender

Lavender

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Lavender (Lavandula) has antifungal, antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-insomnia, anticonvulsant, antispasmodic, and antianxiety and antidepressant properties. Lavender is used as traditional medicine to treat restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression. Lavender is used for migraines, nerve pain, and joint pain. It is also used to reverse abdominal swelling from gas, upset stomach, nausea, loss of appetite, and vomiting.

Origin: Africa, Canary Islands, Mediterranean, Asia, India

Lavender is used mostly as an essential oil and is made through distillation. This will leave you with pure lavender oil, but it takes around 150 parts of lavender to make 1 part oil. (It would take around 150 oz. of lavender to make 1 oz. of oil.) The distilled lavender is primarily used for inhalation. You can make a cold infusion of lavender by adding crushed fresh dried lavender to a jar and adding enough oil to cover it. (Coconut oil would add to its medicinal properties.) Don’t fill the jar completely so you leave room for air in the jar. Put the jar in a sunny location. You should smell the lavender in the oil after forty-eight hours, but the oil is usually left in the sun for up to six weeks. The lavender infusion is used as cologne or perfume, or as a rubbing oil for soreness and arthritis. Lavender is also consumed as a ground.

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Benefits

Relaxation and stress relief: Lavender has a calming effect on the nervous system and may help to promote relaxation and reduce stress and anxiety. It is often used in aromatherapy and massage to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.

Pain relief: Lavender may have analgesic (pain-relieving) properties and can be used topically to alleviate pain associated with conditions such as headaches, menstrual cramps, and muscle aches.

Skin health: Lavender has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and can be used topically to soothe and protect the skin. It may also help to alleviate symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis.

Respiratory health: Lavender has expectorant properties and may help to loosen mucus and make it easier to cough up. It may also help to reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract and alleviate symptoms of conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.

Headache relief: Lavender has been shown to alleviate headache pain and may be used as a natural alternative to over-the-counter pain medications.

However, it is important to talk to your healthcare provider before using lavender, especially if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking medications. Lavender may interact with certain medications, including sedatives and antidepressants. Additionally, lavender essential oil should be used with caution and should not be ingested or applied directly to the skin without dilution.

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