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LAVENDER
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Constituents
Volatile oil (up to 3%) containing over 40 constituents, including linalyl acetate (30-60%), cineole (10%), linalool, nerol, borneol
Flavonoids
Coumarins
Tannins
Actions
Carminative
Relives muscle spasms
Antidepressant
Antiseptic
Antibacterial
Stimulates blood flow
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There are many species of lavender with similar benefits, but none compare in quality to English Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia vera syn. L. officinalis, L. vera, when it comes to pure essential oil. This is the original plant (vera means true) from which many hybrid lavenders were produced.
Considering all its benefits, it's no wonder Lavender has been highly favored over many centuries. It is not a "cure-all" but let's put it to use and see what happens.
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USES
Back Pain & Sciatica - Massage Oil Blend
Bites & Stings - Fresh Leaves, Tincture, or Essential Oil
Burns & Sunburn - Essential Oil or Hydrosol
Earache - Essential Oil
Headaches & Migraine - Essential Oil
Indigestion, Colic, Gas & Bloating - Infusion (tea)
Insect Repelent - In almost any form
Insomnia - Infusion (tea)
Neuralgia (nerve pain) - Massage Oil Blend
Stiff & Aching Joints - Massage Oil Blend
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External
Lavender Flower Water (Hydrosol) is very easy to use. A hydrosol is simply one of the results of distilation. It is the water by-product.
Lavender Essential Oil is also easy to use. Distilling an herb produces hydrosol and essential oil. There is no other way to get these "pure" products so do not be fooled by anything using the word fragrance (a synthetic substance that has no medicinal value).
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Recipes
Sachet - Combine lavender buds, marjoram, clove, carnation flowers, betony, and rose leaves. Use for headaches.
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