Name: Lavender Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia Family: Lamiaceae Parts Used: Flowers Taste: mildly bitter Energetics: Cooling, drying Key actions: Carminative, nervine, anxiolytic, spasmolyticLavender is a soothing and calming herb, beautiful for promoting a good night’s sleep. She aids in supporting a relaxed nervous system, eases spasms, and soothes headaches. Lavender also strengthens the nervous system, gently, of course.*