Lavender Recipes

The Parts That Are Beneficial

The parts of the lavender plant that can be used for medicinal uses are the flowers, stems, and leaves of the whole plant. They can be used dry or fresh.

Ways to Use Lavender

Lavender can be used externally, as well as internally and used in various forms of treatments. Many Aromatherapists use the lavender infusion as a tonic or as a form of inhalation to relieve symptoms of exhaustion, tension or nervous disorders.

Lavender is also an excellent choice for healing various skin ailments, fungal infections, as well as burns and other skin disorders. Infusing lavender leaves or lavender oil in a warm bath can also be healing for bone ailments and circulatory complaints. A few more conditions and symptoms in which lavender can be useful are:

• Anxiousness, restlessness
• Unable to sleep, fitful sleeping
• Indigestion, stomach ailments
• Rheumatism, Arthritis
• Listlessness

Lavender Forms

Lavender is available in many different forms. If buying it commercially it is usually sold in the dry form, but can also be purchased in the following ways:

• Lavender oil - pure or mixed in carrier oils
• Infusions mixed with carrier oils
• Tinctures mixed in alcohol or carrier oil
• Teas, alone or mixed
• Dried flower blooms, whole or ground
• Whole stems, dried or fresh from local suppliers

Doctor, Heal Thyself...

So you would like to try LAVENDER for yourself? Then start with a very soothing, sweet tea. Try this simple recipe:

Lavender Tea

Heat tea kettle - when water is boiling, pour water over approximately 2 tsp. of whole herb. You can put the lavender in a tea container, or simply put the herb sprigs in your cup. Put a cup or saucer over the boiling lavender water and let it seep for about 10 minutes. This is a wonderfully soothing and relaxing tea.  Not only will you benefit from drinking the tea, simply inhaling the aroma will lift your spirit.

Skin Toner

Lavender water is an excellent skin toner and the same way you make tea, you can use it to spray on your face as a skin toner - just add the tea to a spray bottle! It's soothing and refreshing!

In the Bath

Relax in an aroma filled bath fit for a queen ... simply place 2-4 tablespoons of lavender buds, leaves or flowers in a washcloth. Tie the washcloth off and attach to faucet so that water runs over the cloth or tie it with string long enough to allow it to sit in hot water as tub fills. If you really want to relax, add 1 package of dry powdered milk and 1 cup of Epsom salts to the water....you won't believe how royal you will feel!

Side effects?

While all herbs and essential oils should be treated with respect, the majority of users of Lavender report that they have not had any side effects from its uses. However, there is always the exception to the rule, so 'know yourself'.

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