The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a herb as “a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities” Is lavender a flower or a herb?
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Lavenders are all plants that belong to the genus Lavandula. There are 47 or so species in the genus and these tend to be very rich in terpenes and related compounds.
What Is Lavender?
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Parts Of The Lavender Plant
Lavender plants consist of a root system, stems, branches, leaves, and flowers. The leaves and flowers have the greatest concentration of aromatic compounds
The main terpenes in various lavender extracts tend to be ratios of linalyl acetate, linalool, and caryophyllene. These terpenes tend to have a number of effects on us when we smell them.
I find that if I put a few drops of lavender oil into the humidifier around about the time my partner gets menstrual cramps that this helps both of us.