DRIED PACIFIC BLUE LAVENDER
D R I E D P A C I F I C B L U E L A V E N D E R
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender is known for its calming and soothing properties. It can treat anxiety, reduce stress, reduce aches and pains, promote restful sleep, relieve headaches and sooth skin irritations. It is mainly used externally, for example rubbed into the temples to cure headaches, or added to bath water. Both flowers and leaves can also be made into a herbal tea. Leaves, petals and flowering tips can be used raw as a condiment in salads, soups, stews etc. The fresh flowers can also be crystallized or added to jams, ice-creams, vinegars etc as a flavouring.
P R E P A R A T I O N :
Lavender can be prepared as a tea or infusion. Teas are made by steeping flowers, leaves and stems in boiled water for 10 - 15 minutes. Infusions are similar to teas, but the herbs are steeped longer, in hot water, so that they are stronger than teas. Steep for 4 hours or longer. Decoctions are made by bringing roots, barks and hard berries to boil in water. Steep with the lid on for a further 5 minutes.
Into a plunger, infuser or china teapot place a teaspoon of herb to 250mls of boiled water. For full therapeutic benefit, take 3 cups per day for three months, otherwise enjoy a refreshing cup of herbal tea any time of the day.
50g net makes up to 30 cups.
D O S A G E :
Dried flowers and leaves - 3 to 4gm daily.
P R E C A U T I O N S :
If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult your doctor prior to use.
D I S C L A I M E R :
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Please consult your medical care provider before using herbal medicine, particularly if you have a known medical condition or if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
