Lavender Tea

Lavender plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which includes many other culinary herbs. The Lavandula genus has 39 different species of flowering plants. This plant is usually 6 - 24 inches tall. Its leaves are silver-green in color, and it bears pretty violet or purple colored flowers.

Apart from its use as an ornamental plant, it is also taken in the form of tea. The tea helps in dealing with different kinds of ailments.

• Get a packet of lavender buds that are specifically meant for culinary use.
• Place the buds in a teapot, along with a tea bag of your choice (black tea or green tea). Pour some water in it and bring it to a boil.
• Thereafter, remove the pot from heat and let the buds and the tea bag steep in it for about 5 minutes.
• Remove the tea bag, and serve the tea hot.

There's another way of using this herb. Get your hands on its blossoms, and secure them with a wax paper. Place a weight on top of the paper for 2 days. Pluck away the dried petals and crumble them into pieces. Follow the aforementioned steps to prepare the tea.

• People suffering from insomnia or sleeplessness might benefit on taking this tea on a daily basis. However, there's a lack of conclusive evidence to suggest its effectiveness in the treatment of insomnia.
• Drinking this tea may help in reducing stress and anxiety.

• The tea also helps in reducing fever. It acts by increasing the body's temperature and inducing perspiration.

• This herbal tea might prove beneficial in alleviating the symptoms of digestive disorders like constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, etc.
• Few studies also suggest that the oil extracted from this herb can prove to be helpful in reducing headaches.

• When used topically, it can have a desirable effect in some cases. It also works as an effective mouthwash.
• The tea might also help in getting rid of toxins from the blood. This would lead to a healthy, clear, and glowing skin.

This herb is commonly available, with a variety of applications as homemade remedies. Although useful in many cases, people should also look out for side effects. Consult a doctor or herbal practitioner, if you experience any untoward effects after taking this herbal infusion.

Disclaimer: This is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for advice of a medical expert.