Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Its name comes from the Latin lavare as this herb was commonly added to washing to improve the smell. It has been discovered in the tombs of the ancient Egyptians and the Romans added it to their baths for its medicinal properties and children were encouraged to gather it as part of the war effort for it’s medicinal value. lavender energetics are cooling, bitter and dry. Parkinson described lavender as ‘especiall good use for griefes and paines of the head and brain‘. The lavender scent is well known and it is grown commercially for its volatile oils. Magically, lavender is associated with love, rest, purification, longevity, happiness and protection.
Lavender grows naturally in Southern France and the western Mediterranean but hybrids and subspecies are grown extensively in gardens in temperate climates. It grows as a woody bush with flowers that attract pollinating insects.
The key natural constituents for lavender are:
Essential oils including camphor, linalool, geraniol, coumarins, tannins, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids and triterpenes.
This product contains dried flowers.
Caution is required in pregnancy.
Suggested use: Add half a teaspoons per mug of freshly boiled and slightly cooled water, allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes and strain to remove herbs.
Please do remember that magical descriptions are for entertainment purposes only. Do not give herbs to children and be aware that if you are taking prescription medication, have a known medical condition or are pregnant or lactating, you should seek advice from your medical practitioner and a qualified herbalist who is a member of a professional organisation such as NIMH or CPP before taking herbs. Please do not offer herbs to other people without making them aware that they should also follow this advice.
Reviews