Lavender‘s Growth
Lavender‘s function
Lavender‘s cultural
Chinese medicine
Sleep-Promoting：
Lavender enters the Heart Meridian, slightly warm in nature; it soothes the mind, calms the nerves, relieves anxiety, restlessness, insomnia and dreaminess. Using its fragrance before bed helps stabilize the mind and promote sound sleep.
Stagnation-Relieving：
Lavender belongs to the Liver and Spleen Meridians; it regulates Qi movement of the liver and spleen, relieves stagnation, improves chest and hypochondriac distension and low mood caused by emotional distress, and promotes smooth Qi flow and emotional comfort.
Stomach-Harmonizing：
Lavender can harmonize stomach Qi and relieve acute pain; for epigastric distension, pain, nausea and vomiting caused by disharmony of stomach Qi, it soothes gastric discomfort and helps restore the transportation function of the spleen and stomach.
Itch-Relieving：
When used externally, lavender’s fragrance can repel mosquitoes; it also relieves skin itching and mild redness caused by mosquito bites, gently soothing skin discomfort.
Life scenes
Aid Sleep
Repair Skin
Fragrance Clothes
Relieve Stress
Repel Mosquitoes
Deodorize Bathroom
Make Soap
Relieve Headache
Culture
Five elements-Harmonizing:
Lavender, with its purple hue (fire element), cool nature (water element), and woody essence, fosters harmony between Wood and Water, as well as Wood and Fire. It balances Yin-Yang and harmonizes the Five Elements. Summary: 调和 (Harmony)
I Ching
Lavender is mild in nature, capable of calming the mind, relieving tension, and harmonizing emotions, symbolizing gentle nourishment and tranquility. In The I Ching, “Kan Gua (☵)” represents water, signifying nourishment and comfort. Its core of “seeking peace amid danger” highly aligns with lavender’s trait of alleviating anxiety and bringing calmness, so lavender is most suitable for Kan Gua.
Geomancy
In feng shui, lavender’s fragrance creates a warm atmosphere, promotes emotional harmony, and attracts love. Its sleep – aiding effect can enhance one’s state and draw good luck.
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