Liveology

Jun 21, 2019

Lavender

Updated: May 19, 2020

Relax and relieve stress with this favorite flower.

Botanical Name: Lavandula

Etymology: Latin lavare “to wash”

Color: Purple

Properties:

  • Relaxing, may be sedating to some degree

  • Antiseptic

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Analgesic

Helps with:

  • Stress

  • Anxiety

  • Muscle Soreness

  • Menstrual Cramping

  • Depression

  • Sleeplessness

Ways to Use:

  • For stress relief and help with sleep, add lavender essential oil to your bath or use in a diffuser before bedtime

  • For sore muscles, mix a few drops into coconut oil and massage into muscles