Botanical Name: Lavandula officinalis

Country of Origin: France

Distillation Method: Steam

Plant Part Used: Flower

Indications: Carminative, relieves muscle spasms, antidepressant, antiseptic and antibacterial, stimulates blood flow.

Properties: Lavender is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated in France, Spain and elsewhere. It has been used for aromatic purposes by the Romans in washing water and baths. This herb has uses in culinary, cosmetics and medicine. It is effective to cure headaches, especially when related to stress, to clear depression associated with weakness and depression. Externally, lavender oil has been used as a stimulating liniment to help ease aches and pains of rheumatism.