Common Names (AKA): Lavender, English Lavender, True Lavender
Main Health Benefits:
Calming: Promotes relaxation and helps alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress.
Sleep Aid: Supports healthy sleep patterns and can help with insomnia.
Digestive Health: Helps relieve digestive discomfort and gas.
Energetics:
Taste: Floral, slightly sweet, astringent, slightly bitter
Temperature: Cooling, Drying
Effect on the Body: Calming, soothing
Blends Well With:
Herbs: Chamomile, rose, sage, lemon balm, and mint
Fruits: Citrus fruits and berries
Teas: Green tea, white tea, black tea, earl grey or herbal blends (for a soothing, aromatic infusion)
How to Prepare:
Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried buds per cup of boiling water, steeped for 5-10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane.
Known Precautions/Contraindications:
Pregnancy: Generally considered safe; consult a qualified healthcare provider that is trained in the use of herbs for high doses.
Other: No known precautions
Additional Information: Lavender has been used for thousands of years in various cultures. The ancient Egyptians used lavender in their embalming process and as a perfume. Lavender was also a popular herb in ancient Greece and Rome for its aromatic and medicinal properties. Lavender is often associated with purity, calm, and tranquility. It symbolizes serenity and peace, and its soothing properties are reflected in its symbolic use in calming rituals and relaxation practices.
Origin: France, Bulgaria
Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities. (*organic)
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