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Traditional Uses
The name Lavender comes from the French word 'lavare', which means 'to wash', giving a good indication of its cleansing properties.
Current uses
Lavender is an herb well-known in countries all over the world, including Europe and Africa and is also used in Arab medicine as an expectorant.
It is best known for its calming properties and as a tonic for the nervous system. It is also a circulatory stimulant and antiseptic and is used naturopathically to treat wounds and burns and to prevent scarring.
Lavender contains the active ingredients tannins, coumarins, flavinoids, triterpenoids and volatile oil.
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News Comment
Horticultural therapy
Hospital News, Canada - Apr 2006
... Homewood Health Centre in Guelph has three registered horticultural therapists that ... Fragrances such as lavender , geranium and neroli are uplifting and calming ...
New Ager: aromatherapy
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Apr 2006
... Lavender promotes relaxation, ylang-ylang eases depression and rosemary is good for sprained ... The oil is selected after the therapist has taken a health history ...
Sleep well
Leeds Today, UK - Apr 2006
... has a major impact on daily functioning but also on emotional and physical health . ... Some people find that lavender oil, valerian or other herbs help them to ...
Energy and aromatherapy
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - Mar 2006
... Maurice Gattefosse, who accidentally discovered the healing power of lavender oil in ... that there are several reasons why essential oils can improve our health . ...
Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
There are no known side effects to taking lavender. It has been reported to cause an allergic skin reaction in rare cases
Excessive amounts can cause excessive drowsiness.
