Article: Lavender
Lavender
Lavender promotes sleep by calming the nervous system and reducing anxiety, fostering a tranquil environment conducive to rest. Its aromatic compounds have been shown to positively influence brain waves, encouraging a state of relaxation that enhances the quality of sleep.
Latin Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Other Names: English lavender, common lavender
Plant Family: Lamiaceae – Mint family
Parts Used: Flower
Herbal Actions:
- Nervine Relaxant
- Aromatherapeutic
Uses
- Traditionally used for relaxing, calming and in nervousness.*
- Traditionally used to lift the spirit and soothe mild, occasional anxiety.*
- Traditionally used for nervous stomach, gas, motion sickness.*
- Traditionally used for calming support for the nervous system.*
Found In
- REM sleep tea
- EASE tea
