I have a special love for lavender as it was the first herb
I ever used with a medicinal intention.
And can you blame me? It smells
amazing, is beautiful to look at as a plant, and gives an overall sensation of
pleasure, courage, strength, and euphoria when smelled. Lavender is capable and powerful as an herb
while being calm and gentle at the same time.
The essential oil is relaxing to the mind and can alleviate insomnia,
stress, tense life spells, and melancholy.
Internally, the flowers can be drank as a tea or made into a tincture to
treat stomach distress and spasms like those associated with indigestion or
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Topically in
oil form or a salve, lavender is antibacterial, anti fungal, and antiseptic. I often apply it to bug
bites, bee stings, or small wounds (cuts, scrapes) to alleviate pain and speed
up healing while preventing infection.
Rosemary Gladstar has been reported to use it to wipe down doorknobs or
the rims of drinking glasses where diseases are particularly bad. The essential oil is often called a first aid
kit in a bottle, and it can be found quite easily now days. Think of lavender as your super supportive
best friend: calming, uplifting, brave, strong, and ready to go to battle for
you.
I have personally used it with success to treat dermatitis, heat rash, headaches, and melancholy. I also like to toss it in food whenever apt to foster a peaceful life. ;)
Suggestions for use:
Tea: 2 Tb. in 8 oz water for stomach cramps or spasms
Bath: Essential oil dropped into the water for stress,
sadness, headaches or insomnia
Topically: Oil or salve applied as often as remembered for
small skin issues like dermatitis, bug bites or stings, cuts, scrapes, rashes,
or even sunburns.
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