Lavender ~ Lavendula officinalis ~ The Darling, Versatile Healing Herb!

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Lavender
Lavendula officinalis
The Darling, Versatile Healing Herb!
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Lavender is a calming herb. As such it is an effective herb to use for headaches, especially headaches caused by stress. It is also very good as an anti-depressant, specially when used in conjunction with other remedies.
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It can be used as a strengthening tonic for the nervous system and as an aid for nervous debility and exhaustion.
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As a night-cap, it is excellent, as it can sooth a person and help promote natural sleep.
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Lavender essential oil can be used as a stimulating liniment for easing rheumatic aches and pains.
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PREPARATION & DOSAGE
Infusion
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Add a cup of boiling water to 1 teaspoonful of dried herb (flower).
Leave to infuse for 10 minutes.  Drink 3 times/day
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EXTERNAL USE
Lavender essential oil should not be ingested.
It can be inhaled, put in laundry, the bath and rubbed on the skin
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ACTIONS:
Nervine; Anti-spasmodic; Anti-depressant; Carminative
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© Helen Chow, ND

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