Lavender (Lavandula Officinalis)

Part Used Flower
Main function Herb for Qi stagnation
Thermal qual. Cool
Taste Slightly bitter,
Meridians Entered Ht, Lv, Lu, Sp, Kd
Functions
  • Regulates/circulates Qi
  • Calms Shen
  • Clears Heat, reduces fever
  • Cautions
  • Not during pregnancy (uterine stimulant )
  • Toxicity
  • Relatively safe for long term use
  • Phyto-chemicals
  • Linalyl acetate, cineole, linalool, limonene, nerol, borneol, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins
  • Western Properties
  • Carminative, anti-spasmodic anti-bacterial, anti-asthmatic , anti-depressant, circulatory stimulant, uterine stimulant, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative and stimulant actions
  • Notes
  • Used for indigestion, depression, anxiety, exhaustion, irritability, tension headaches, burns, rheumatism, muscular pain, neuralgia, skin complaints, insect bites , insomnia, ear ache, backache, inability to relax

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