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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the most versatile and widely used medicinal herbs, known for its calming, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. It’s used both internally and externally for nervous system support, skin health, and pain relief.
🌿 Medicinal Uses of Lavender
🌿 Medicinal Uses of Lavender
1. Calming the Nervous System
Well-known for reducing stress, anxiety, nervous tension, and mood swings.
Supports emotional balance, relaxation, and restful sleep.
Used for insomnia, restlessness, irritability, and panic attacks.
2. Sleep Aid
Promotes deep, restorative sleep.
Often included in sleep teas, tinctures, or as aromatherapy via essential oils.
Calms the mind and relaxes the body before bed.
3. Digestive Health
Soothes nervous stomach, indigestion, bloating, and gas.
Traditionally used for IBS symptoms and colic due to its calming and antispasmodic effects.
4. Pain Relief & Muscle Relaxant
Eases headaches, migraines, muscle tension, and nerve pain.
Can be applied topically (as oil or salve) for muscle aches, arthritis, and cramps.
5. Skin and Wound Healing
Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties help treat:
Cuts, burns, scrapes, insect bites, eczema, rashes, and acne.
Speeds up healing and reduces scarring.
Often used in salves, creams, and hydrosols.
6. Respiratory Support
Antispasmodic and soothing for coughs, colds, bronchitis, and sinus congestion.
Aromatherapy clears the chest and soothes irritated airways.
7. Antimicrobial and Antifungal
Effective against bacteria, fungi, and some viruses.
Commonly used in natural cleaning products and disinfectant sprays.
💊 Forms and Typical Dosage
💊 Forms and Typical Dosage
Tea (infusion)
1–2 tsp dried flowers per cup; drink 1–3x/day
Tincture
2–4 mL, 1–3x/day
Essential oil (topical/aromatherapy)
Diluted in carrier oil; used in baths, diffusers, massage
Hydrosol / floral water
Spritzed on skin for cooling, calming, or antiseptic use
⚠️ Precautions
⚠️ Precautions
Generally very safe when used appropriately.
Essential oil should always be diluted for topical use.
Avoid ingestion of essential oil unless under professional supervision.
Rarely, it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
May lower blood pressure — use caution if hypotensive.
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