Family:  

Lamiaceae

 

Part Used:

Flowers

 

Energetics & Taste:

Bitter, aromatic, cooling, and drying.

 

Habitat:

Native to France and the western Mediterranean.

 

Key Benefits:

Lavender's cooling and soothing nature suits hot and irritated skin issues such as sunburns, rashes, and dermatitis. Its essential oil is a classic remedy for burns and wounds, thanks to its antiseptic properties. The primary constituents responsible for these benefits are linalool and linalyl acetate.

 

Contraindications: 

Never consume lavender essential oil; use only external oil.