Lavender

History:

Lavender is a shrubby, flowering perennial that is indigenous to the mountainous regions of the western Mediterranean and is cultivated extensively for its aromatic, luxuriously fragrant flowers and many therapeutic applications throughout Europe, the United States and Australia. There are many species of Lavender grown in Europe that are used with similar applications; and interestingly, when English Lavender (Lavandula officinalis/Lavandula angustifolia) is grown in France, it is often traded as French Lavender, but French Lavender is a different species (Lavandula dentata). The plant grows to about two or three feet in height. Lavender was widely used in ancient Egypt for its splendid fragrance, and it was also a favorite in the homes of Greeks and Romans. Even its name is derived from the Latin verb, lavare, meaning "to wash," because the leaves and flowers of Lavender were used in scented baths. In Arab medicine, Lavender was used for respiratory and nerve health, while European folk medicine regarded it as essential for wounds and as a 'wormer' for children. Traditional herbalists used it (and still do) for a healthy nervous system, and even the hard-working Queen Elizabeth I took it with sugar to ease stress. In the Middle Ages, Lavender was a popular "strewing herb," not only for its fragrance, but also for its insect repellent properties. In France, the town of Grasse used Lavender in their glove-tanning process, and when the town remained remarkably free of plague, it encouraged people elsewhere to carry the herb to dispel pestilence. Before World War II, Lavender was used as a topical antiseptic dressing for wounds, and in the days when corsets were the fashion, ladies would tuck some aromatic Lavender oil in a bottle around their necks to revive them when they were feeling faint. This fragrant plant is famous for its exquisite aroma, which is much used in the perfume and cosmetics industry. It is also widely used therapeutically and is a staple of aromatherapy to promote relaxation. Some of Lavender's many constituents include essential oils, limonene, linalol, linalool, linalyl-acetate, luteolin, tannins, coumarins, flavonoids and triterpenoids, a-terpineol, cineol, citronellol, alpha- and beta-pinene, amyl-alcohol, beta-ocimene, beta-phellandrene, betulin, bitter essence, borneol, bornyl-acetate, camphene, camphor, caryophyllene,  delta-3-carene, eucalyptol, farnesene, geranial, geraniol, glycoside, herniarin, myrcene, nerol, ocimene, phytosterol, resin, , sabinene, saponins, umbelliferone, as well as betulinic-, butanoic-, rosmarinic-, ursolic-,  isobutyric- and valeric-acids.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) to three (3) capsules, one (1) time each day with water at an early to midday mealtime.

Contraindications:
Pregnant women should avoid taking Lavender Herbal Supplement internally, as it may stimulate uterine contractions. Excessive use of this product (many times the recommended dosage) may cause drowsiness. Rare side effects have included constipation, skin rash, headache or nausea. Because Lavender contains plant coumarins (natural blood thinners), Lavender may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with drugs that increase the risk of bleeding, i.e., aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin®) or heparin, clopidogrel (Plavix®) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Capsule Information:
Our Lavender supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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