Lavender medicinal herb will open up the breathing passages by breaking up mucus.A primary herb in aromatherapyLavender (Lavanduia Officinali) also called Lavandui Vera (True Lavender) is native to the Mediterranean. The botanical name comes from a Latin word meaning "to wash." The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, as well as ancient Egyptians all used this herb medicinally. They also used it as a perfume, hair conditioners, bath waters, and lotion for the skin. The tips of the blossoms were also used to flavor desserts and drinks. It is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family and it is an aromatic herb. There are many varieties of this plant but the English lavender is considered best in regards fragrance. The odor is just extraordinary refreshing. Mixing the flowers with black tea will ensure added fragrance. It is one of the best herbs that is a part of aromatherapy.
Benefits of lavender herbIt is an essential plant for herb garden. The oil, leaves and flowers are used as a tea in the form of a tincture. It has a soothing effect on the nerves, relieves hoarseness, sore throat, sweetens the breath, eliminates worms, settles the stomach, relieves fainting, nausea and vomiting, and it also increases the flow of urine.Take 7 drops of the oil with a spoonful of honey for gas, dizzy spells, fainting, migraine headaches, and purifying of the intestines. The oil rubbed in the insides of your hat is said to stimulate the brain and relieve headaches. The oil of this herb is used as a rub to relieve pains in the joints and other pains due to rheumatism and arthritis. A few drops of the oil of this plant in a spoon of honey will quickly calm the nerves, settle the stomach, sweeten the breath, and act as a disinfectant. It also reduces fever. Adding the oil, flowers or tea to bath water will make a good body deodorant. It calms the nerves and relieves fatigue. It is a good skin cleanser which stimulate circulation of the blood to the skin and helps to remove blemishes and other marks from the skin. In England, this bath is traditionally used to to relieve bodily aches and pains. This herb is a good mouthwash, deodorant, skin cleanser, and a foot bath for tired feet.
Preparation of tincture, liniment and deodorantTo make a tincture, liniment or deodorant, combine 3 tablespoons of the dried flowers, 2 tablespoons of powdered cinnamon as well as 1 pint of apple cider vinegar or vegetable glycerin. Let this stand for nine days, then strain and use as desire.The dosage is: One or two teaspoonful to a cup of warm water, sweetened with honey. As a herbal deodorant or herbal body lotion, dilute a little before applying to the skin.Return from lavender to Bible on herbs Return to home page |
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