Calms and stabilizes the nervous system; relaxes the muscles.
Disclaimer: This information is in no way intended to be a substitute for modern medical care. Do not self-treat any medical complaint without the guidance of a licensed health care provider.
All information provided in this article is the result of research using (but not limited to) the following books and guides: Herbs for Health and Healing, Rodale; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham; Magical Herbalism, Scott Cunningham; The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers; Earthway, Mary Summer Rain; and Teach Yourself Herbs, Susie White. Lavender is best known for its calming, relaxing effects. That's why folk medicine recommends it for healing nervous disorders. "Lavender" comes from the Latin lavare, which means "to wash." The Romans prized lavender for its intense aroma and used it in cosmetics and in their famous baths. I am not much of a gardener, at least half of the plants I buy don't survive the season. Therefore I can confidently state that lavender is a hardy plant. My son's birthday gift to me 4 years ago was an entire flat of lavender seedlings. Since lavender is one of the most beautiful (IMO) scents, and one of my favorites, I was tickled pink (or should I say purple?) I planted them as a hedge along our property line and have enjoyed both their beauty and their bounty ever since. I harvest the flower spikes just before the blossoms open, and usually get 3-5 harvests per season. This provides me with an abundant supply all through the year. As I am a 'lazy' gardener, this plant suits my skills well, requiring little in the way of care. Plant Facts: Lavender is a member of the mint family and grows in the form of dense bushes 2-3 feet in height. A perennial shrub, lavender has spear-shaped, silver-gray leaves that have smooth edges and grow opposite one another on the stems. Its flowers and leaves are covered with numerous oil glands. The plant has a slightly bitter taste (great in salads, for a little "bite") but it has a strong, pleasantly fragrant aroma. England's Queen Elizabeth I was partial to lavender. It is said that she drank as many as 10 cups of lavender tea a day to relieve migraines; she also doused her body with lavender perfume. Origin: Although now cultivated primarily in Provence in the south of France, lavender grows in the wild on dry, rocky hills of the western Mediterranean and in Greece. While the herb usually thrives in sunny, warm, temperate regions, it actually grows in the coldest regions of the U.S.
Disclaimer: This information is in no way intended to be a substitute for modern medical care. Do not self-treat any medical complaint without the guidance of a licensed health care provider.
All information provided in this article is the result of research using (but not limited to) the following books and guides: Herbs for Health and Healing, Rodale; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham; Magical Herbalism, Scott Cunningham; The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers; Earthway, Mary Summer Rain; and Teach Yourself Herbs, Susie White. Lavender is best known for its calming, relaxing effects. That's why folk medicine recommends it for healing nervous disorders. "Lavender" comes from the Latin lavare, which means "to wash." The Romans prized lavender for its intense aroma and used it in cosmetics and in their famous baths. I am not much of a gardener, at least half of the plants I buy don't survive the season. Therefore I can confidently state that lavender is a hardy plant. My son's birthday gift to me 4 years ago was an entire flat of lavender seedlings. Since lavender is one of the most beautiful (IMO) scents, and one of my favorites, I was tickled pink (or should I say purple?) I planted them as a hedge along our property line and have enjoyed both their beauty and their bounty ever since. I harvest the flower spikes just before the blossoms open, and usually get 3-5 harvests per season. This provides me with an abundant supply all through the year. As I am a 'lazy' gardener, this plant suits my skills well, requiring little in the way of care. Plant Facts: Lavender is a member of the mint family and grows in the form of dense bushes 2-3 feet in height. A perennial shrub, lavender has spear-shaped, silver-gray leaves that have smooth edges and grow opposite one another on the stems. Its flowers and leaves are covered with numerous oil glands. The plant has a slightly bitter taste (great in salads, for a little "bite") but it has a strong, pleasantly fragrant aroma. England's Queen Elizabeth I was partial to lavender. It is said that she drank as many as 10 cups of lavender tea a day to relieve migraines; she also doused her body with lavender perfume. Origin: Although now cultivated primarily in Provence in the south of France, lavender grows in the wild on dry, rocky hills of the western Mediterranean and in Greece. While the herb usually thrives in sunny, warm, temperate regions, it actually grows in the coldest regions of the U.S.
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