Herbology Celestial Nurse

Lavender is one of my favorite herbs! It's so pretty and the has a gorgeous purple color! 

Lavandula is another name for Lavender. Interestingly there are 47 species of this plant in the min family, called Lamiaceae. 

Where did Lavendar Originate? 

This plant is researched to come from mainly the “Old World” Europe, and parts of the Africa, Mediterranean, SW Asia and India, Cape Verde & the Canary Islands. 

Is Sleep an Issue for you? 

Lavendar could help you in this area of the sleep realms. It’s so frustrating to not get a full night’s sleep. A great idea is to drink lavender tea an hour or so before bed. For the aroma you could add the essential oil to your bedding wash and put the oil in a diffuser & Walla you could finally join dreamland again!  

Do you have pimples? 

In my adolescence I had the dreaded pimples. The lavender seemed to help me reduce my acne. It can also reduce issues with eczema/skin inflammation. The best way to treat the skin is a topical essential oil application. It’s a good idea to reduce the potency of this oil by first mixing or diluting it with water or another type of oil (I like coconut oil). Coconut oil is also great for dry skin, a win-win for your skin! 

Darn Menstrual Cramps! 

Studies show this plant could be your bestie with menstrual cramps! An interesting study out of Iran concluded by smelling lavender 30 minutes per day their first 3 days of their cycle reduced cramping after 2 months, (Per Referenced Healthline article below). Continued research is also showing the oil can be massaged on the skin for reduction of cramps.

What is a normal amount of Lavendar Tea? 

In one study Taiwan mothers drank 1 cup (250ml) of lavender tea per day for 2 weeks and had better overall health. The results were the 80 moms had less fatigue & depression (Per Reference Healthline below). 

References: 

https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet/what-are-possible-benefits-lavender-must-know-facts-about-therapeutic-plant/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lavender-tea-benefits#How-to-make-lavender-tea-and-possible-precautions