{"id":2600,"date":"2020-09-11T09:45:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T08:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/?post_type=herb&p=2600"},"modified":"2025-07-18T16:41:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T15:41:02","slug":"lavender","status":"publish","type":"herb","link":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/lavender\/","title":{"rendered":"Lavender"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":489,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","beyondwords_generate_audio":"1","beyondwords_project_id":"47224","beyondwords_content_id":"751733dd-ca44-4d35-a9a2-0cfc2e0b9e4a","beyondwords_preview_token":"c0318918-b79e-4e97-9f07-570e04a62183","beyondwords_player_content":"","beyondwords_player_style":"","beyondwords_language_code":"","beyondwords_language_id":"","beyondwords_title_voice_id":"","beyondwords_body_voice_id":"","beyondwords_summary_voice_id":"","beyondwords_error_message":"","beyondwords_disabled":"","beyondwords_delete_content":"","beyondwords_podcast_id":"","beyondwords_hash":"","publish_post_to_speechkit":"","speechkit_hash":"","speechkit_generate_audio":"","speechkit_project_id":"","speechkit_podcast_id":"","speechkit_error_message":"","speechkit_disabled":"","speechkit_access_key":"","speechkit_error":"","speechkit_info":"","speechkit_response":"","speechkit_retries":"","speechkit_status":"","speechkit_updated_at":"","_speechkit_link":"","_speechkit_text":""},"tags":[70,269,179,12],"conditions":[685,694,696],"sustainability":[1576],"sense":[17],"western_action":[1003,997,1829,1022],"chinese_action":[],"ayurvedic_action":[],"energetics_action":[1498,1382,1490],"region":[1893],"class_list":["post-2600","herb","type-herb","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-essential-oil","tag-lavender","tag-nervous","tag-respiratory","conditions-digestive-system","conditions-cardiovascular-system","conditions-nervous-system","sustainability-green-sustainability-status","sense-aromatic","western_action-carminatives","western_action-antispasmodic","western_action-thymoleptic","western_action-trophorestorative","energetics_action-bitter","energetics_action-cool","energetics_action-relaxing","region-western-herbs"],"acf":{"last_reviewed":"20200911","herb_author":null,"banner_text":"Lavender relaxes the nervous system, digestion and the mind","latin_name":"Lavandula angustifolia<\/em>","pseudonym_name":"","family_name":"Lamiaceae","herb_summary":"Lavender is a classic herb for cheering the heart and easing emotional pain.","key_benefits":"Relaxes the nervous system\r\nSupports digestion","how_does_it_feel":"Lavender tincture or tea is aromatic and bitter. It also has a mildly soapy taste which is indicative of its saponin content. Lavender essential oil is familiar to most. It has a unique earthy, floral aroma and is widely used in cosmetics and aromatherapy. The oil is used both externally and as an inhalation to bring about calming effects.<\/span>","hdif_image_1":5321,"hdif_image_2":7407,"hdif_image_3":3815,"hdif_video":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pgV0bi8yN_4","sense":[17],"what_can_i_use_it_for":"\"\"Lavender is high in levels of naturally occurring essential oils that have a profound effect upon the central nervous system. Lavender essential oil contains linalool which demonstrates sedative and anti-spasmodic effects upon the central nervous system and also the enteric (digestive) nervous system. It is this component that has made lavender such a renowned relaxant.\r\n\r\nThe essential oil is high in antioxidants that can provide protection against free radical damage within the nervous system but also the digestive system. The antioxidant properties of the plant have demonstrated protective actions within the brain, particularly in chronic degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia.\r\n\r\nWhen applied externally, it displays anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that are effective against wounds, bruising and burns.","into_the_heart_of":"\"\"Lavender is a nootropic. Nootropics enhance emotional and mental well-being whilst also promoting cerebral circulation. Traditionally, they are used to protect the brain and improve cognitive functioning alongside mood.\r\n\r\nLavender is effective in clearing anxiety, depression and insomnia through gently strengthening and tonifying the nervous system. It will treat states of nervous debility and exhaustion. It is of particular benefit for those who experience symptoms such as insomnia, hypertension, indigestion and tension headaches as a result of stress or anxiety. Lavender is effective for children and the elderly at promoting a more restful sleep, encouraging sleep and preventing frequent waking.\r\n\r\nThe pungency of lavender essential oil makes it an excellent remedy for physical and emotional stagnation within the body. It will decongest a stagnant digestive system, relieving symptoms of nausea, bloating and indigestion. It will also revive states of nervous congestion such as stagnant depression and reoccurring anxiety and post-traumatic stress.\r\n\r\nLavender is indicated in anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, insomnia and all forms of nervous or stress related exhaustion. Lavender will tonify and strengthen the nervous system whilst also relaxing it, allowing time for the restoration of the nerves.\r\n\r\nIndicated in symptoms of stress that manifest within the digestive tract such as nausea, bloating and indigestion. The pungent essential oils present in lavender will help to shift stuck congestion though stimulating the digestion but also calming the enteric nervous system.\r\n\r\nLavender is indicated in chronic degenerative conditions of the mind such as Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia, but may also be helpful after head trauma or injury. Lavender stimulates the cerebral circulation and provides a high antioxidant value that protects against further degeneration.\r\n\r\nApply (as oil, strong infusion or tincture) to eczema, acne, varicose ulcers, nappy rash, minor infections, impetigo,\u00a0Tinea\u00a0<\/em>infections, scabies, styes, burns, sunburn, cuts, wounds, sores, ulcers, insect bites & stings, head lice, bruises, sprains, tension headaches, gout & arthritic pain, shingles. Added to baths for muscle tension & spasm or after childbirth; rubbed on chest & inhaled for chest infections, coughs, colds and catarrh; tea or dilute tincture as a gargle for sore throats, tonsillitis & hoarseness, mouthwash for mouth ulcers and inflamed or infected gums, douche for leucorrhoea.","tradtional_uses":"","what_practioners_say":"","research":"","did_you_know":"The name lavender is derived from the Latin \u2018lavare\u2019 which means \u2018to wash\u2019. In Victorian and Elizabethan times, lavender was used to perfume clothes and bed linen due to washing and bathing not being common practice. The fresh and dried herb was also often spread across floors and in the home to deter pests such as mice, flies and mosquitoes.","additional_information_right":{"illustration":8692},"additional_information_left":{"botany":"","common_names":"","safety":"Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.","interactions":"","contraindications":"","preparation":"","dosage":"Dried:\u00a0<\/strong>1-2 grams daily infused in boiling water.\r\n\r\nEssential Oil:\u00a0<\/strong>5-10 drops in 5ml base oil for massage or in hot water for steam inhalation. Do not use essential oil internally.","constituents":"","plant_part_used":""},"habitat":"","sustainability":"","sustainability_content":"","sustainability_alternatives":"","quality_control":"","how_to_grow":"","recipe":"A \u2018cup of love\u2019 tea<\/strong>\r\n\r\nA blend of flowers bringing you some of nature\u2019s finest love. Drink to soothe a broken heart or feed you when you just want a sip of love.\r\n
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