#lavenderdelight

Passion Flower

Benefits:

Passion flower is best known to help with anxiety. It is also said it can ease some withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, irritability, sleep issues and agitation).

Cautions:

In normal amounts Passion Flower is fine.  Also, similar to lavender, passion flower it can increase the effects on anesthesia during surgery. Best not to take 2 weeks before.

Resources:

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-871-PASSIONFLOWER.aspx?activeIngredientId=871&activeIngredientName=PASSIONFLOWER

Lavender

Origins:

India, Persia, Arabia, Morocco, France

Benefits:

Lavender is known for it’s aroma and how it can uplift the body and mind. It’s calming effects also help with insomnia, anxiety, depression, headaches and upset stomach.

 Caution:

Not any known side effects. Lavender can slow down the central nervous system so if you have a scheduled surgery it’s best to stay away from Lavender for 2 weeks before surgery. Lastly, high dosages of Lavender can cause drowsiness. 

Resources:

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-838-LAVENDER.aspx?activeIngredientId=838&activeIngredientName=LAVENDER

http://www.livestrong.com/article/402048-are-there-bad-side-effects-of-lavender-oil/

Lemon Peel

Benefits:

Lemon peel can help the common cold to act as an anti-inflammatory. It can also help improve insulin sensitivity to prevent diabetes as well reduce cholesterol. Also lemon peel is an antioxidant and it can help to reduce the risk of cancer and arthritis.

Resources:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/155590-citrus-peel-benefits/

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/lemon.html

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmoo-545-LEMON.aspx?activeIngredientId=545&activeIngredientName=LEMON