What Is Lavender?

Lavender flower is a medicinal and cooking herb native to the Mediterranean, although it is now cultivated in many areas of the world. Lavender has been used for thousands of years, with the first recorded uses being by the Egyptians, who valued it for its use during the mummification process.

In the present-day lavender is often used in baking and cosmetic products, as well as in herbal medicine as a relaxing herb.

Lavender works well both on its own and when combined with other herbs.

How to Use Lavender (Common Uses)

Lavender flower can be taken internally as a tea, powder, capsules, or extract. It can also be applied externally as a wash. Lavender flowers are edible, and can be used as a cooking herb. Visit our herbal blog for more ideas about how to use lavender flower.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Lavender

Lavender has traditionally been used for a wide range of purposes. It may be best known for its benefits as a relaxing sleep aid, however, it has also been used for irritability, seizures, insomnia, and stomach issues.

Lavender may be recommended as a gas reducing and digestion enhancing herb. When taken internally, it can help to enhance the digestion of fats. Lavender can be especially beneficial for nervous stomach conditions. For digestive complains, lavender is often combined with fennel seeds and chamomile.

Lavender is anti-bacterial. When applied topically, it can be soothing for bug bites, burns, sore muscles, and small cuts.

Lavender may be helpful as an herb for depression, strengthening the nervous system, feelings of stagnation, and recovering from exhaustion, especially when used in combination with St. John’s wort and lemon balm.

Lavender can be found as an ingredient in our Relaxing Tea.

Active Constituents in Lavender

Linalyl acetate, linalool, geraniol, cineole, limonene, tannins, flavonoids, coumarins, phytosterols, triterpenes.

Notable Facts About Lavender Flowers

English folklore suggests that a mixture of lavender, mugwort, chamomile, and rose petals will attract sprites, fairies, brownies, and elves.