Lavender Prepared by student of group 59fm4 Korotkova Kristina

Pharmacological properties sedative diuretic disinfectant analgesic antiseptic bactericidal healing anticonvulsant

Collection Collect the plant in flowering period. Inflorescences are cut with scissors. Lay a thin layer under the canopy in the shade. The leaves and stems are also harvested in the flowering period of the plant. Collecting lavender make a bouquet by tying the stems.

Drying Bouquets of lavender needs to be dried in suspended condition. To dry in a dark place to preserve the plants appearance and bright color. Lavender flowers dry in 2 to 4 weeks. During drying it is recommended to check the flowers. If the individual florets will crumble from the stem so the plants dried up.

Retention rules It is best to store dried bouquets of lavender in their linen bags sewn from natural fabrics in limbo or on a dark shelf, away from sunlight and heat.

Application in medicine Lavender oil has antimicrobial properties. Used for steam inhalation for bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia.

Application in medicine Essential oil is treated with long non-healing wounds, burns, acne, boils and dermatitis. Mix essential oils with alcohol is a good remedy for insect bites.

Application in medicine A decoction of the flowering twigs to treat colds. Lavender in the form of decoctions and alcohol infusions administered orally to nervousness, insomnia, weakness.

Application in medicine Lotions and compresses, is effective for migraine headaches.

Application in medicine Lavender syrup is an effective remedy for ailments of the gastrointestinal tract (flatulence and colitis), diseases of the liver.