Herbal Lessons

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Jasmine- Help with sleep, aids in having good dreams, mellows out somone who is angry, good for depression, helping pregnant women to desensitize to pain during labor, while strengthen the contractions that enable a safe birth. The uses of jasmine in aromatherapy also extend to relieving stress, encouraging a healthy libido, and treating insomnia by helping the individual to relax, general pain reliver, The fresh juice squeezed from the plant and flower are thought to be effective in dealing with corns on the foot. Skin conditions such as sunburn or rashes are said to benefit from the application of a lotion made with jasmine. In fact, the uses of jasmine as a restorative element for skin are recorded in many places around the world, with the juices said to provide restored elasticity to skin by promoting the production of natural oils that relieve dryness and restore balance.

Rosemary-Make Rosemary tea for digestive problems, as an expectorant, to relieve cold symptoms, and as a relaxing beverage that may be helpful for headaches and low moods. Take care to preserve the steam with a tight fitting lid in the preparation process. use as a tonic, a digestive aid, to treat depression, headaches, and muscle spasms, and as an expectorant, promoter of menstrual flow, and stimulant for production of bile.

Lavender-Lavender flowers (fresh or dried) emit a strong, aromatic, uplifting scent when crushed between the fingers. For a quick mood pick-me-up or instant stress relief, crush and roll between your fingers a few of the flower buds and inhale the scent slowly and deeply. The combination of breathing deeply and inhaling the lavender scent will calm nervous tension, anxiety and panicky feelings within minutes.relaxing, soothing tea can be made from the flowers. Just put one heaping tablespoon of the fresh or dried flowers in a tea pot, and pour boiling water into the pot. Infuse for about ten minutes. This tea calms the nerves, settles the stomach and "butterflies" and induces sleep.To make sleep more restful, drip a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow. Another option is to wrap a handful of the dried flowers in a cheesecloth sachet, tie and throw in your pillowcase, To soothe a sunburn, add a few drops of the essential oil to water in a spray bottle, and mist sunburned skin.Wrap a handful of lavender flowers in a square of cheesecloth and tie with a string. You can also drip a few drops of essential oil onto the sachet for an extra aromatherapy boost. Throw the sachet in your dryer to make your clothes smell great. This will freshen up to 25 dryer loads!Apply lavender essential oil to insect bites and stings, cuts, scrapes and abrasions. Lavender is very anti-septic and helps destroy germs that can cause infections.