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Lavender
Family:
Lamiaceae |
Latin Name:
Lavandula angustifolia |
Description
Bushy, branching shrub, with small lavender flowers in whorls of 6-10 on six inch stalks. Leaves are opposite, silvery-gray, and somewhat hairy. Its fruit is four shiny, dark gray-brown nutlets. Height: Up to 3 feet. Blooms June-July.
Common Uses
Lavender essential oil has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve mood under stressful situations. Limited studies have shown it may relieve insomnia. Warm lavender tea has often been used as a compress for chest congestion.
History
Up until World War I, lavender was used as a disinfectant for wounds. In some parts of Europe, it is still used to quiet coughs and soothe digestive systems.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Anti-Itchy EczemAway, Anti-Itchy Poison Oak/Ivy, Anxiety Rescue Blend (Myrtle, Bergamot, Angelica, Lavender), Aromatherapy Body Patch, Bergamot, Aromatherapy Body Patch, Energy Citrus Fusion, Aromatherapy Body Patch, Lavender, Aromatherapy Body Patch, Lavender, Aromatherapy Body Patch, Variety Pack, Aromatherapy Kit, Relaxing Lavender, Black Cohosh Meno-Relief 1650™, Bubble Bath, Calming, Castile Bar Soap, Organic, Hemp, Lavender, Castile Liquid Soap , Organic, Hemp, Lavender, Castile Liquid Soap, Organic, Hemp Lavender, CGH™ (Cough Tea), Childhood Dreams (Mandarin, Lavender, Eucalyptus), Comfort Glide Shaving Oil, Conditioner, Lavender, Conditioner, Rosemary, Creative & Confident (Jasmine absolute, Lavender extra fine, Frankincense), Deodorant, Lavender, Deodorant, Lavender, Derma Tone, Emotional Rescue (Lavender Sweet, Blue Chamomile, Cardamom, Immortelle), Evening Peace (Wild Marjoram, Lavender, Lemon-Mint), Facial Cleanser, Lavender, Flowering Tea Blossoms, Numi’s Bouquet, Gentle Floss, Hand & Body Lotion, Lavender, Harmony (Wild Chamomile, Clove Bud, Lavender Sweet), Laundry Freshener, Mists of Pleasure, Lavender Flowers, Cert. Organic, Lavender Highland, (Lavandula vera), Lavender, Essential Oil, Certified Organic, Liquid Soap, Lavender, Pure Glycerin, Moisturizer, Honey & Calendula, Moisturizer, Olive & Aloe, Moisturizer, Olive & Aloe, Moth Bar, Herbal, My- Grastick (formerly Migrastick), Optimism (Spike Lavender, Rosemary, Lemongrass), Peace of Mind (Lavender extra, Mandarin, Myrrh), Rejuvenation (Lavender, Geranium, Clove), Shampoo, Lavender, Shampoo, Rosemary, Shower Gel, Lavender, Shower Gel, Rosemary, Sleep Essence, Stress Relief (Lavender Sweet, Bitter Orange, Sandalwood, Ravensara), Sunscreen, 30 SPF, Organic Lavender, Tension Relief (Ylang Ylang, Roman Chamomile, Highland Lavender, Mandarin), Tobacco Free (Atlas Cedar, Lavender), Toner, Lavender- Hydrating, Woman’s Balance (Lavender, Balm, Silver Fir, Geranium)
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