While it’s well known that lavender has a calming and soothing effect, (I’ve seen it used a lot in sleep spells and drinks, etc) I’ve only recently found out that it’s not true for all varieties.
English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in the picture on the left is your go-to for those soothing bed-time vibes. This is the more common variety.
French lavender (Lavandula stoechas), the tufty flower on the right, actually has an invigorating effect. It’s also brilliant for cuts and grazes to prevent infection and promote healing, but if you’re growing this plant to help you sleep it will not have the desired effect in your bed-time tea/pillow sachet!
Yesssssssssss! This is super important! Pay attention to your lavender EO for the same reason! Sometimes it’s also called spike lavender
This is why Latin names are really useful! Common names have all sorts of ridiculous crossovers. The Latin name is one-to-one.
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