| Common name(s): |
lavander, true lavender, garden lavender, English lavender |
| Family: |
Lamiaceae |
| Origin: |
Mediterranean Europe |
| Parts used: |
aerial |
| Constituents: |
linalool, linalyl acetate, cineole, borneol, caffeic acid, limonene, coumarins, vitamins (A, C), minerals (iron, magnesium, calcium), omega-3 fats, amino acids, antioxidants |
| Therapeutic actions: |
antibacterial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticarcinogenic, vermifuge, carminative, diuretic, antispasmodic |
| Organs or systems affected: |
cardiovascular system, respiratory system, muscles, central nervous system, hair, skin |
| Main medicinal uses: |
- repairs skin
- promotes better sleep
- reduces headaches and migraines
- detoxifies the body
- relaxes the mind and alleviates stress
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| Counterindications: |
Generally regarded as safe when consumed in normal daily amounts. Avoid use during pregnancy. |
