6/18/17
Today I’m focusing on Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). This well-known herb is a popular choice for dish soap, bath soaks, aromatherapy and has many other household and therapeutic uses.
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Antibacterial, antiviral, antidepressant, carminative, nervine
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Antispasmodic, soothing to gut – treats dysbiosis, diarrhea, gas, nausea
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Aids digestion
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‘Stagnant depression” – combine with damiana, holy basil, rosemary (David Winston)
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Very strong – fragrant, aromatic – high in essential oils, use sparingly and boil only slightly to preserve volatile substances
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Best as aromatherapy – Put plant in pillowcase or dab slightly as diluted essential oil → carry around
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Stress headache: make tea and soak washcloth or put 1 drop of essential oil
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Children may find it stimulating
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