Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula x intermedia
Function
- calming
- good for headaches, stress, colds, and flu
- helps heal the skin
- muscle pain
- aids PMS symptoms
- insect repellant
Properties
- anti-depressant
- antiseptic
- anti-viral
- anti-bacterial
- expectorant
- sedative
- nervine
Lavandula angustifolia is the most common lavender, it is soothing. Lavandula latifolia is also known as spike lavender and is better for the respiratory and muscular systems. Lavandula x intermedia is also known as lavendin, it is calming, antiseptic, and anti-viral.