Lavender
Lavandula off.
Part Used Herb. Lavender is a wonderful example of the dual nature of some herbs (and is wonderful just to have around). It can be both stimulating and calming. For fever with irritation it will calm and cool; for those with conditions with cold and chill it will warm. Similarly it can be used for both nervous hypo- and hyper-function. Heart palpitations and irritability can be relieved, as well as depression with weakness. It is this versatility that makes Lavender such a useful herb. Insomnia and pain. Wonderfully adaptable to children’s need for calming. Depression, anxiety. Weakness, dizziness. Migraine. Hypertension. Beginning stage of cold and flu; sinus congestion; eruptive diseases (measles, etc.). Hard or painful labor. Stomach cramp, Irritable bowel syndrome. Nausea and vomiting. Has proven antiseptic properties and has found a use in many types of lung, urinary tract, intestinal and other infections. Externally has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties; has been used for many types of wounds, insect bites, skin conditions of all types, skin parasites.

	1 oz.	$6.75
	2 oz.	$12.95

This list of herbs and their uses is based on hundreds of years of empirically-based herbal knowledge, and personal observations, along with some of the latest research. Many uses are not accepted by the FDA, and not all uses have been scientifically validated. This is intended for educational purposes, and not as a means to diagnose, prescribe or treat disease.