Lavender Flowers CO2
Also known as- Lavandula angustifolia, English lavender, Broad-leaf Lavender, Grande Lavander and True Lavender
Introduction
Lavender is aromatic perennial evergreen shrub. Its woody stems bear
lavender or purple flowers from late spring to early autumn, although there are
varieties with blossoms of white or pink.
Lavender is native to the Mediterranean, but
now cultivated in cool-winter, dry-summer areas in Europe
and the Western United States. Lavender was
used as an after-bath perfume by the Romans, who gave the herb its name from
the Latin lavare, to wash.
Constituents
Essential oil containing borneol, camphor, geraniol, and linalool, also coumarins, caryophyllene, tannins, and other antioxidant compounds.
Parts Used
Flowers.
Typical Preparations
Teas, tinctures, and added to baked goods. Cosmetically it has a multitude of uses and can be included in ointments for pain and burn relief.
Summary
The German Commission E commended lavender for treating insomnia, nervous stomach, and anxiety. The British Herbal Phamacopoeia lists lavender as a treatment for flatulence, colic, and depressive headaches, and many modern herbal practitioners use the herb to treat migraines in menopause. In Spain, lavender is added to teas to treat diabetes and insulin resistance.Bene
Benefits of Lavender
Relieves anxiety
Research suggests that lavender relieves anxiety and contributes to the
serenity. Lavender, combined with lemon, which is rich magnesium,
contributes to reducing heart stress and muscle relaxation.
Relieves pain
A mixture of lemon and lavender can relieve headaches, joint pain, and
some stomach problems. Also, use of essential oil of lavender can reduce
muscle pain and sore muscles.
Insomnia
The sedative effects of lavender are very useful in the treatment of
mild insomnia. Studies show dramatic improvement in patients who have
used lavender in addition to other changes in lifestyle.
Depression
Clinical studies indicate that lavender improves mood and with its
calming properties and can be very effective in alleviating the symptoms
of depression in patients with mild and moderate forms of depression.
Precautions
For best results, avoid heating the herb with boiling water.
