Lavandula officinalis

Common Name :
Lavendar

Scientific Name :
Lavandula officinalis

Medicinal value :
Tea of lavendar blossoms is used for preventing depression. This herb is also useful with other herbs for making remedies for treating several diseases. It also used to cure headache.

Religious Importance :
Lavendar is useful for healing incenses and sachets. People believes that carrying of the herb will enable to see ghosts, and gives strength. Burned flowers are used for providing deep sleep.

Habitat:
Lavendar grows in sandy soil and full sunshine. This grows very well in cold climates and can be reach to 18 inch high in appropriate conditions.

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