Family Name | Lamiaceae |
Scientific name | Lavandula vera |
Common name | Lavender |
Growth habit | Annual shrubs |
Leaf | Lanceolate(shape), 2-6cm long, 0.4-0.6cm wide, entire or anti-roll |
Flower | All lavender flowers are lavender fragrance will secrete large amounts of nectar, these nectar can produce high quality honey - May flowering. |
Fruit | _______ |
More to learn | Lavender oil is said to relieve headaches. Effect of lavender is commonly used to aid sleep: the lavender seeds and flowers to the pillow can help sleep;, or a cup of lavender tea before bedtime, adding a little lavender oil in a cup of hot water, calm, relax. |
Properties | Spicy tasting, cool, not suitable for pregnant women. |
Treats | Headache; dizziness; tongue sores; throat irritation; water and fire burns; rubella; scabies. |
Reference | General information on Lavandula vera Gallery on Lavandula vera http://kent-garden.myweb.hinet.net/Lavande.htm Plant Profile on Lavandula vera http://big5.wiki8.com/xunyicao_120624/ |