Benefits of lavender
Its flowers and leaves are mostly used, the stems are discarded, it is known that it has been used since the time of the Greeks and Romans
Properties
An infusion of lavender helps us to tone and repairs the digestive system, it has an antispasmodic and stomach-stimulating effect, on the nervous system it has a sedative effect, it helps with migraines, it helps to regulate blood pressure and it has a diuretic effect, it helps us eliminate retained liquid.
The benefits that lavender has on our skin is that it is antibacterial and antiseptic, it promotes healing.
To make a lavender infusion all you have to do is:
- Boil 1L of water over high heat
- Add the lavender leaves and flowers
- Turn off the heat, cover and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Strain and ready
You can also make a cold infusion with white vinegar.
- Place the flowers in a glass jar
- Add white vinegar to cover the lavender leaves and flowers.
- Cover and let rest for 28 days.
- Then you can strain
You can use this as a surface disinfectant and as an aid for insect or mosquito bites, it will help it heal quickly and without becoming infected.