Lavender flowers
Herbs
Scientific name: Lavandulae flos
Synonyms: Flores Spicae, Lavender
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin of the plant: Southern and Eastern Europe
Characteristics: The calyx is tubular-oval, blue-gray and has 5 teeth.
Application and preparation
Lavender flowers
Application
Health disorders such as restlessness, difficulty falling asleep, functional upper abdominal complaints. In bath therapy: For the treatment of functional circulatory disorders.
Effect
Calming, flatulent, antispasmodic
Tea making
1 to 2 teaspoons (approx. 0.75-1.5 g) of lavender flowers are poured with boiling water (approx. 150 ml) and after about 10 to 15 minutes, if necessary, passed through a tea strainer. To prepare baths, 10-50 g of lavender flowers are used in 10 l of water or a multiple thereof.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed, a cup should be drunk two to three times a day before going to bed if you are restless and anxious, as well as if you have digestive problems or if you have trouble falling asleep.
Hints
Combinations with other sedative and/or anti-flatulent drugs may be useful.
Included in:
Calming tea – PZN 03962219
After-work tea – PZN 95923276
After-work tea in a pyramid tea bag – PZN 15382674