Latin name: Lavendula officinalis Part of plant used: Flowering tops. Country of origin: France, England, Tasmania, Yugoslavia. Safety information: Avoid during pregnancy, but can be used in low doses in last trimester. In large doses can be stimulating. Physiological: Excellent for fevers. Cleansing, detoxifying. Helpful for excess gas, cuts, fainting, nausea,, bronchitis, laryngitis, whooping cough, acne, stress, shock, nervous tension. General balancer. Supports immune system. Soothes muscle aches. May help with sleep problems. Psychological: Good for hysteria, anger. Calming, balancing for all ages.