Lavandula, the herb of serenity.

Lavandula, or lavender, a bright, uplifting flower, a very well known and commonly utilised herb of the plant world.

It’s plant medicine can support the body in many ways, the flower can be easily brewed as a tea, ridding anxiousness and insomnia, it can also be used topically for circulatory issues, the herbal tincture is very well known for its calming ability, deeply restorative of depressive states, while the essential oil can bring balance to the sleep cycle, ignite mental clarity, cognitive function and memory.

The flower is very regenerative, holding the body in weakness, it is a mood shifter, bringing with it the essence of peace, it is a protector, encouraging patience, knowledge, and creativity.

It is very supportive in the sense of loosening up, it can relax the muscles and heart, support anxiousness, lift the spirits and encourage the body to wind down for optimal rest, the perfect remedy for tension, nervous debility and exhaustion, irritability, nervousness and anxiety.

The herb can also uplift the digestive system when stress has an impact on digestive function

Lavender is also very well known in the beauty world, working to support hair loss, wound healing, acne and other inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and itching. 

Rhi O'Hanlon Flore Naturopathy