Lavender - Λεβάντα - Lavandula Angustifolia
 
Each pack contains ½ cup (125ml) of the Herb. The weight varies due to the density of each herb.
 
Basic Medicinal Properties:
Relaxing. Helps with headaches, nervous disorders, and exhaustion. Improves sleep and lowers blood pressure.
 
Additional Details
 
Reduces Anxiety and Overstimulation
Lavender is rich in volatile oils that help reduce anxiety and overstimulation. These oils have calming and soothing properties, making lavender a beneficial supplement to prescribed medical treatments for these conditions.
 
Lowers Blood Pressure
In its essential oil form, lavender may help lower blood pressure when used in aromatherapy. It can also be consumed as an infusion to complement medical treatment for hypertension.
 
Reduces Fever
Lavender may help lower fever due to its ability to reduce body temperature.
Additionally, its sedative and relaxing properties can promote better sleep during feverish conditions.
 
Promotes Wound Healing
With its wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties, lavender may accelerate wound recovery. It can also help reduce pain, inflammation, irritation, and wound size.
 
Stabilises Heart Rate
Lavender may help stabilise heart rhythms and reduce excessive cardiac excitability. It can be particularly beneficial in treating heart palpitations, especially when used in aromatherapy.
 
Eases Migraine Pain
Due to its analgesic effects, lavender may help alleviate migraines and headaches, as well as associated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity.
Lavender can be used to relieve acute migraine episodes but should not be relied upon as a preventative treatment, as it may trigger flare-ups in some cases.
 
Combats Depression
With its anxiolytic and antidepressant properties, lavender may aid in managing depression and anxiety by promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality.
However, it should not replace prescribed medical treatments. Instead, it can be used as a complementary therapy alongside a doctor’s recommendations.
 
 
About the Herb
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), a member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family, is a fragrant flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region, northern and eastern Africa, and parts of Asia. With over 47 species, lavender is cultivated worldwide for its ornamental beauty, culinary applications, and medicinal properties.
Historically, lavender has been used for centuries in herbal medicine, perfumery, and aromatherapy. Ancient Egyptians utilised lavender in the mummification process, while the Romans added it to their baths and used it for wound healing. During the Middle Ages, lavender was commonly placed in homes to ward off illness and purify the air.
The name "lavender" originates from the Latin lavare, meaning "to wash," highlighting its long association with cleanliness and relaxation. Today, lavender remains one of the most popular herbs, widely used in essential oils, teas, and skincare products for its calming, antiseptic, and therapeutic benefits. Its vibrant purple flowers not only inspire the name of the colour but also symbolise peace, tranquillity, and well-being.