Learning Lavender

The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt. There, lavender oil played a role in the mummification process. Since ancient times, lavender has been used to treat many different ailments internally and externally, including anxiety, headaches, nausea, toothaches, skin irritations, and much more.

Lavender is mainly used for restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression but most notably, it assists with the treatment of most mental health imbalances. It is also used for a variety of digestive complaints including meteorism (abdominal swelling from gas in the intestinal or peritoneal cavity), loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas (flatulence), and upset stomach. Some people use lavender for painful conditions including migraine headaches, toothaches, sprains, nerve pain, sores, and joint pain. It is also said that it can be used to treat acne and cancer, and can help promote menstruation.

Linalool is one of the most recognizable aromas of all the terpenes and is the prominent factor  behind the power of lavender. Linalool is a common terpene found in cannabis but is also naturally occurring in many flowers and spice plants. Over 200 species of plants produce linalool, but it’s best known for giving lavender its distinctive flavor and aroma. Linalool is found mainly in the families Lamiaceae (mint and other herbs), Lauraceae (laurels, cinnamon, rosewood), and Rutaceae (citrus fruits), but also birch trees and other plants from tropical to boreal climate zones- It’s even been found in some fungi. By ingesting it in its powdered form, you can feel the benefits of lavender internally while inhaling its relaxing aromatherapeutic benefits with every sip.

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