A natural symbol of calm and purity

Used for centuries, lavender is a valuable ally for well-being: it calms agitated minds, helps release physical and digestive tension, and delicately perfumes homemade preparations.

Description

Dried whole flowers, mauve to blue-violet in color, aromatic floral and herbaceous fragrance, slightly bitter and camphoraceous flavor.

Nomenclature

• Common names: True lavender, officinal lavender
• Latin name: Lavandula vera / Lavandula angustifolia
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Part used: Flower
• Form: Loose (dried whole flower)
• Origin: France, Spain, Italy
• English name: Lavender flower
• German name: Lavendelblüte
• Name in Spanish: Flor de lavanda
• Name in Italian: Fiore di lavanda
• Name in Arabic: زهور الخزامى

Main virtues

Soothing to the nerves, mild antispasmodic, gentle digestive, traditionally used in cases of agitation, insomnia, stomach aches linked to stress.

Main constituents

Essential oils (linalool, linalyl acetate), tannins, flavonoids, coumarins.

Traditional use and dosage

• Relaxing infusion: 1 teaspoon per cup of hot water. Steep for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain. 1 to 3 cups/day.
• Floral bath: 1 to 2 handfuls in a muslin cloth, infused in the hot bath to soothe the body and mind.
• Aromatic cushion: Dried flowers slipped into a fabric sachet to scent linen or promote peaceful sleep.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Moderate use recommended during pregnancy.
• Avoid in case of known allergy to plants of the Lamiaceae family.
• Store away from air, light and humidity to preserve aromas.

History and origin

Lavender has been a part of civilizations since ancient times, used in Roman baths, skin care, purification rituals, and folk medicinal traditions. Its name comes from the Latin lavare : to wash, to purify.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: away from humidity, light and heat.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Provençal herbalism and European tradition

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