The volatile oil extracted from Lavender finds sundry applications in the medical world. It is a good medicament for high blood pressure due to its sedative nature. Herbal baths using lavender oil is effective for paralysis, muscular spasm along with minor sprains and stiffness. A decoction of Lavender's leaves cures stomach aches, vomiting and nausea. Nardus is helpful in healing of wounds, injuries, burns as well as soothes burns and scalds.

Pathogenic effect of the oil makes it an effective cure for typhoid and diphtheria. Foot spas use this magic oil to prepare foot baths. This helps cut the stress and fatigue and bring in relaxation. Skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis and conditions like rheumatism are treated in Ayurveda through application of Lavender oil to provide relief and gradual healing. The honey from Lavender is a gourmet's delight because of its sweetness. The culinary and cosmetic uses of this herb of 'good luck' and longevity is also well known.

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Very interesting. While looking through a magazine which featured inexpensive gifts I saw lavender flavored sugar. It advised pulverizing the lavender in blender and then mixing it with the sugar and sealing in jar. I'd never heard of using lavender in food.

I do often wonder, however, how something as abundant as lavender can be offered as a cure for two very well-known and feared diseases: typhoid and diphtheria. One would think the pharmaceuticals would pounce on this as the raw materials are so cheap which would lower the cost of production. The main cost would be to find a method of delivery to the human system and test for the most beneficial dosage. These two things would bring it into a range where the company could have a relatively cheap product with a high profit margin. Just a thought.