| The scent of lavendar has the power to recreate | | | | spasmolytic and sedative features. It is considered a |
| long lost memories for nearly everyone. It's classic | | | | safe herb however moderation is wise as medicinally |
| fragrance has long been used for centuries. The latin | | | | the herb has not been studied. Using one teaspoon |
| word lavendar translates "to wash" and both the | | | | of the early bloom fresh herb in a pint of water, |
| Romans and Greeks used the herb. | | | | steeped for 10-20 minutes will work wonders a a mild |
| There is some confusion with lavendar as the | | | | sedative. |
| common form is lavandula angustifolia and is a bushy | | | | Many herbalist prescribe a lavendar oil for eczema |
| shrub with small lavender purple flowers. Lavender | | | | and psoriasis. Add two drops of the oil to a bland |
| (cotton) which is called santolina chamecyparissus is a | | | | vegetable oil and use as a lotion. Or in a warm bath a |
| shrubby plant with yellow flowers. | | | | few drops is said to relieve the itch and any neuralgia |
| The common form is native only to the | | | | pain. The leaves of the plant rubbed onto the skin is |
| Mediterranean region and was thought to be the | | | | a wonderful natural insect repellent. |
| herb of love. Oddly enough as the quality of | | | | As a compress it is used to relieve chest congestion |
| aphrodisiac was thought by some, others thought to | | | | to relieving the pain of bruises and bites. |
| sprinkle lavendar water on a person's head would | | | | Lavendar is also used in many ammonia spirits that |
| keep them chaste. | | | | prevent or relieve fainting spells. In China lavendar is |
| It is thought to strengthen the stomach and free the | | | | the cure all medicinal oil used in virtually every tincture |
| liver and spleen from obstruction. Although today the | | | | produced. |
| largest percentage of blooms is used in the fragrance | | | | It is also thought to provoke a women's courses and |
| industry leading way to the aromatic health benefits. | | | | therefore should never be used by women who are |
| It not only keeps moths away but is thought to | | | | expecting. The oil is extremely potent and the |
| soothe the nerves. | | | | dosage for any internal condition is no more than one |
| The oil made from early blooms is the most valuable | | | | or two drops. |
| oil to be used medicinally and appears to have | | | | |