Lavender Flowers (Lavandula angustifolia)
Description
A herbal food supplement
BOTANICAL NAME
Lavandula angustifolia
COMMON NAMES
Lavender Flowers
FAMILY NAME
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
DESCRIPTION
A small evergreen shrub with well-known purple flowers and scent.
PART SUPPLIED
The loose dried chopped flowers.
AVAILABLE AS
100g / 500g Pouch. Not currently available to customers in the EU.
SUITABLE FOR
Vegetarians and vegans.
DIRECTIONS
Infusion: Half to 1 teaspoon of herb to a cup (1 to 2 g) of cold water. Pour boiling water over the herb and leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Flavour with lemon, ginger or honey if desired. Drink 3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist.
The herb can be added as a flavouring to gin, vodka and other infusions.
CAUTIONS
Maximum of 6 g per day may be taken as a powder or capsules. Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, or taking any medication. If in doubt, please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
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