Post Series: Medicinal Flowers
When we think of medicinal plants, it’s often the roots, leaves, or bark that come to mind—yet around the world, flowers have long been used for their healing properties. This series explores some of the most powerful and time-honored blooms used in traditional and modern herbal medicine… as diverse as they are beautiful.
Lavender is a woody, evergreen shrub with slender gray-green leaves and tall spikes of fragrant purple flowers. It’s one of the most widely recognized and used plants in aromatherapy, celebrated for its calming, soothing scent. Whether in essential oils, bath blends, or sleep sprays, lavender is a global symbol of relaxation and emotional balance.
· Origin: Mediterranean region.
· Traditional Use: Used in aromatherapy for relaxation, anxiety, and insomnia.
Studies support its anxiolytic and sleep-promoting effects, especially through inhalation.
· Sample Reference: The antidepressant effects of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.): A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. Firoozeei TS, Feizi A, Rezaeizadeh H, Zargaran A, Roohafza HR, Karimi M. Complement Ther Med. 2021 Jun;59:102679.
*This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician.
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