Lavender is famous worldwide for its distinctive aroma. It has many health benefits and is found in health food shops as a supplement, oil, lotion and cream. But what is it, what forms are available, and what does it do?
What is lavender?
Lavender is a perennial flowering herb plant and herb part of the mint family. The purple flower spikes are full of lavender essential oil.
Lavender is a herbal supplement.
Lavender can be ingested, the oil or cream can be massaged on the skin and the essential oil can be inhaled.
What does the word lavender mean?
Lavender is derived from the Latin word Lavandula.
What other names is lavender known as?
Lavender is also known as alhucema
What forms is lavender available?
Lavender is available as a fragrant oil, cream and lotion, tea, powder, as pills, liquid extract, as capsules, and as the dried herb.
What are the benefits of taking lavender?
There are many benefits of taking lavender and they are:
- It can help treat stress and anxiety.
- It can help with calmness.
- It can also help with depression.
- Helps with digestive issues such as gas and abdominal swelling..
- Can help reduce hair loss.
- Reduces pain from toothache, sores and headaches.
- Reduces agitation.
- If you have high or low blood pressure you should use lavender.
Who should not take lavender?
Lavender should not be taken by anyone who is prescribed sedatives.
What time of day should you take lavender?
Anytime of the day but preferably before bed as it promotes restful sleep.
How long does lavender take to have effect?
The tea and oils have a calming effect within 15 minutes.
What is the longest period you should take lavender?
A levander supplement can be taken for up to 10 weeks. The creams and oils should be used as directed.
What are the possible side effects?
Possible side effects of lavender are constipation, headaches and skin irritation.
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