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Scientific Name: Lavandula officinalis
Medicinal Properties
Lavender is primarily used to soothe the body and relax the mind. Lavender may be used to help ease
mental stress and aid in sleep. Lavender may help to relieve problems with indigestion such as bloating
and gas. Lavender oil is useful in treating minor burns and skin irritations. It also helps to sooth stings
from insects.
Because of its ability to relax the body and mind, lavender can be useful in helping calm someone to
prevent or treat asthma attacks. Lavender can help to relieve muscle tension. Lavender can help to
reduce minor depression.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Used for Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, Purification, Happiness & Peace
Lavender is used in love spells and sachets. Clothing nabbed with the fragrant flowers attracts love. A
piece of paper on which you’ve rubbed lavender is excellent for writing love notes. The scent
particularly attracts men, and lavender water or essential oil was worn by prostitutes several centuries
ago to both advertise their profession as well as to attract (through magick) customers. It also protects
against cruel treatment at the hands of a spouse if worn.
Lavender flowers are also burned or smoldered to induce sleep and rest, and are scattered about the
home to maintain its peacefulness. The plant is so powerful that, if when depressed one gazes upon the
plant, all sorrow will depart and a joyous feeling will settle upon the observer.
Indeed, the odor of lavender is conducive to long life, and so should be smelled as often as possible if
this is a concern. Lavender is also used in healing mixtures, carried to see ghosts and worn to protect
against the evil eye. It is added to purification baths. Despite Lavender’s love associations, in the
Renaissance it was believed that Lavender together with Rosemary, if worn, would preserve a woman’s
chastity.
For conducting wish divinations, place Lavender under your pillow while thinking of your wish. Do this
just prior to retiring for the night. In the morning, if you have dreamt of anything relating to your wish, it
will come true. However, if you did not have dreams, or if they were unconnected with your wish, it will
not manifest.
Lavindin is a type of lavender that was bred for its powerful scent. It is a particularly good choice for
sachets and pillows.
Did You Know? (Background)
Lavender is a key component of many products you see on the market today. Usually they are products
designed to relax the body and aid sleep, such as bubble bath, lotion, and pillow spray.
While lavender does help to sooth the body and mind, it also has other uses that make it an important
medicinal herb. Lavender is an antiseptic and has some antibiotic properties. It's useful for treating skin
conditions and can help to relieve indigestion.
Safety
Do not take lavender essential oil internally
Medicinal Properties
Lavender is primarily used to soothe the body and relax the mind. Lavender may be used to help ease
mental stress and aid in sleep. Lavender may help to relieve problems with indigestion such as bloating
and gas. Lavender oil is useful in treating minor burns and skin irritations. It also helps to sooth stings
from insects.
Because of its ability to relax the body and mind, lavender can be useful in helping calm someone to
prevent or treat asthma attacks. Lavender can help to relieve muscle tension. Lavender can help to
reduce minor depression.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Used for Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, Purification, Happiness & Peace
Lavender is used in love spells and sachets. Clothing nabbed with the fragrant flowers attracts love. A
piece of paper on which you’ve rubbed lavender is excellent for writing love notes. The scent
particularly attracts men, and lavender water or essential oil was worn by prostitutes several centuries
ago to both advertise their profession as well as to attract (through magick) customers. It also protects
against cruel treatment at the hands of a spouse if worn.
Lavender flowers are also burned or smoldered to induce sleep and rest, and are scattered about the
home to maintain its peacefulness. The plant is so powerful that, if when depressed one gazes upon the
plant, all sorrow will depart and a joyous feeling will settle upon the observer.
Indeed, the odor of lavender is conducive to long life, and so should be smelled as often as possible if
this is a concern. Lavender is also used in healing mixtures, carried to see ghosts and worn to protect
against the evil eye. It is added to purification baths. Despite Lavender’s love associations, in the
Renaissance it was believed that Lavender together with Rosemary, if worn, would preserve a woman’s
chastity.
For conducting wish divinations, place Lavender under your pillow while thinking of your wish. Do this
just prior to retiring for the night. In the morning, if you have dreamt of anything relating to your wish, it
will come true. However, if you did not have dreams, or if they were unconnected with your wish, it will
not manifest.
Lavindin is a type of lavender that was bred for its powerful scent. It is a particularly good choice for
sachets and pillows.
Did You Know? (Background)
Lavender is a key component of many products you see on the market today. Usually they are products
designed to relax the body and aid sleep, such as bubble bath, lotion, and pillow spray.
While lavender does help to sooth the body and mind, it also has other uses that make it an important
medicinal herb. Lavender is an antiseptic and has some antibiotic properties. It's useful for treating skin
conditions and can help to relieve indigestion.
Safety
Do not take lavender essential oil internally
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