Lavender- L officinalis, L augustifolia

Energy and Flavors- cool, fragrant, mildly bitter, spicy

Parts Used- flowers

Parts of Body- lungs, liver, skin, brain

Conditions- anxiety, colic, congestion, depression, halitosis, headaches, indigestion, inflammation, insomnia, low libido, nervous exhaustion, nervine, nervousness, wounds

Curative Properties- analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antidiarrhetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, aromatic, carminative, circulatory stimulant, emollient, expectorant, insecticide, nervine, nervous system tonic, pectoral, promotes bile flow, relaxant, sedative, stimulant, vulnerary

Biochemical Properties- volatile oil including linalool, camphor, limonene, coumarins, flavonoids

Cautions- avoid high does during pregnancy due to uterine stimulant

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