Lavender Flower

Common Names:  Common Lavender, Garden Lavender, Spike Lavender

Scientific Name:  Lavandula Angutifolia

Common Uses:  Antispasmodic, aromatic, carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, relaxant, antibacterial, antiseptic.

*Warnings:  Avoid high doses during pregnancy because it is a uterine stimulant.

Origin:  Lavender is a Mediterranean shrub which is cultivated for its aromatic flowers in the United States and Europe.