Lavender has been a popular cultivated plant since Greco-Roman antiquity. It was used as a kitchen herb and bath additive because of its aroma. But it was also popular as a medicinal herb. The plant came to our latitudesReal Lavender(Lavandula angustifolia) was probably imported from the Mediterranean to the areas north of the Alps by monks and nuns and thus found its way into medieval monastic medicine.
What exactly is lavender?
The coastal regions of the Mediterranean are considered the home of lavender. There it still thrives as a perennial subshrub up to 1 meter high on warm, dry slopes andexudes its characteristic scent. The real lavender (also narrow-leaved lavender) is known botanically under the names Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula officinalis. The winter-hardy plant species from the genus Lavender within the family Lamiaceae is usedas an ornamental plant, for the production of fragrances and also as a calming medicinal plant.
What is special about lavender?
If westressedour body secretes more of the hormone cortisol. According to studies, theCortisone levelsby just five minutes of smelling a high-quality lavender preparation. Lavender preparations are traditionally recommended for nervousProblems falling asleep and staying asleep, but also in cases of restlessness and anxiety and aswell-tolerated, non-addictive means of “coming down”Lavender capsules are particularly helpful before going to bed to provide the relaxation needed to fall asleep and sleep through the night. Please remember that lavender makes you sleepy and should not be used during the day if you plan to drive or operate machinery.
Use of lavender
In addition to its cosmetic use and as a repellent against moths and other insects, lavender is particularly important as a medicinal plant. It is considered, among other things,calming, anxiolytic, antiseptic and antispasmodicAccordingly, lavender products are used for nervous restlessness and sleep disorders.Also for the treatment of functional upper abdominal complaints and nervous irritable stomachNaturopaths recommend lavender preparations. Preparations made from real lavender flowers, for example in lavender capsules, are suitable for internal use.
Applied externally, rubbing lavender oil on the temples can helpTo relieve tension headachesRubbing and massages with lavender oil can also provide relief from muscle tension. Also popular areLavender oil baths against restlessnessand difficulty falling asleep. For this, 20 grams of flowers are poured with boiling water and used as a bath additive. Oils from real lavender also play an important role in theAromatherapy.
What are the main ingredients in lavender?
There are numerous components that can be found in true lavender. The main components includeTannins, essential oil,Flavonoids, and coumarinsOf medicinal interest are the calyxes and flowers harvested shortly before flowering, from which beneficial essential oil can be extracted.
Why should I buy lavender products from Medicom?
Nowadays there are many products with real lavender (medicinal lavender) for example asLavender capsulesIt is important to use preparations containing real lavender, whichlist the active ingredients with exact quantitiesand to follow the dosage instructions when using them. Medicom offers youhigh-quality and precisely dosed preparations made from real lavender.
