lavandula angustifolia. anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antifungal, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, regernerative, sedative. use oil topically, or use flowers on skin, in an infusion, or in a tincture. oil should not be ingested, but the flowers may be.
lavender may help in healing from abuse (emotional or physical) because of its effectiveness in balancing mood and as a natural pain killer. lavender is well known for its calming effects: it will reduce agitation, irritation, anxiety, tension, and stress. it makes a great sleep aid helps the mind to concentrate. it may help with depression and with exhaustion. as a pain killer, it works with bites, blisters, scratches, sores, burns, muscle pain or arthritis, and rashes. it may be used to reduce fever. for dry skin, oil may be used with a moisturizing carrier oil like coconut, shea, or jojoba. this mixture is also extremely effective for chapped and/or dry lips.
personally, lavender is one of my favorites. i use it in all of my mixtures and as a general oil when i'm not sure what else to use. i use it as a sleep aid and with any pain or ache i have (it's even soothed my bouts of restless leg syndrome when i apply it directly to my legs!). it works well on chapped lips. for headaches, though, i've found that peppermint is a better option. i like to apply the essential oil topically to any afflicted area, but for its soothing and calming properties, i like to apply it to my temples, the back of my neck, my spine, the bottoms of my feet, and occasionally, my reflex points. when used in massage, especially for achey or painful muscles, i dilute in coconut oil. when in doubt, use lavender!
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