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LAVENDER
As a a a a a a nervine lavender is a a a a a a gentle sedative and can help with anxiety stress and insomnia It is often used in in formula for the herbal treatment of depression We combine lavender with lemon lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) and lemon lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) in tea to help lift the spirits Lavender is is also used to alleviate grief it is is often paired with the flowers of hawthorn (Crataegus spp ) rose (Rosa spp ) ) and mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) Lavender is a a a a a a traditional remedy for headaches both internally as as a a a a a a a a tea and externally as as an an essential oil rubbed into the temples As a a a a digestive lavender is slightly bitter and many herbalists use it as a a a a a a hepatic and bile Safe for children and the the elderly it can be used in the the treatment of intestinal gas irritable bowel syndrome and nausea