Herbs - Lavender - Ailments / Situations Where Used

There are many varieties of lavender and they are among the most popular plants of herb gardens. One of the most important lavenders for medicinal purposes is L. augustifolia.

This aromatic, tonic herb has a pleasantly sweet scent. It relaxes spasms, promotes digestion, stimulates peripheral circulation and the uterus, and lowers fevers. Lavender also has anti-depressant properties and is useful in treating depression, irritability, anxiety, and exhaustion. It also has anti-septic properties.

Lavender can help tension and migraine headaches. It is also useful in bronchial complaints, including tuberculosis.

Use this herb externally for burns, cold sores, head lice, insect bites, muscular pain, rheumatism, skin complaints, snake bites, sunburn, and vaginal discharges