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| Lavender |
| Lavandula officinalis |
| Part used: Flowers. |
| Actions: Carminative, antispasmodic, antidepressant, emmenagogue, hypotensive. |
| Indications: This beautiful herb has many usesculinary, cosmetic and medicinal. It is often an effective herb for headaches, especially when they are related to stress. Lavender can be quite effective in the clearing of depression, especially if used in conjunction with other remedies. As a gentle strengthening tonic of the nervous system it may be used in states of nervous debility and exhaustion. It can be used to soothe and promote natural sleep. Externally, the oil may be used as a stimulating liniment to help ease the aches and pains of rheumatism. |
| Preparations & dosage: Infusion: To take internally, pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 tsp. of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 times a day. External use: The oil should not be taken internally but can be inhaled, rubbed on the skin or used in baths. |
| Lemon Balm |
| Melissa officinalis |
| Part used: Dried aerial parts or fresh in season. |
| Actions: Carminative, nervine, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, antimicrobial. |
| Indications: Balm is a relaxing, carminative herb that relieves spasms in the digestive tract and is often used in flatulent dyspepsia. It is especially helpful where there is dyspepsia associated with anxiety or depression, as the gently sedative oils relieve tension |
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