Lavender is an herb in which the flower and oil has many medicinal and therapeutic benefits that have been found to have positive effects on mood, stress, anxiety, and depression.
Nutritionals
- Vitamin A
- Calcium
- Iron
Health Benefits
- May improve sleep
- Can lower stress, promoting peace and calm
- Antioxidant activity of lavender may also contribute to wound healing
- Stimulates digestive enzymes in the liver and may help to detoxify the body of carcinogens
- Antibacterial and anti-fungal properties
Steam lavender flower to make tea or use the flower and or oil in nut milk such as almond, cashew or oat and blend with vanilla for a relaxing bedtime elixir. You can also add to a baking dish or add to your next smoothie for the ultimate calming effect.