About this Remedy
The gentle remedy for susto, insomnia, and spiritual anxiety. Lavender is classified as a "cool" herb in Mexican folk medicine — calming and quieting, appropriate for children and adults alike. Used in spiritual baths for susto, placed under pillows for sleep, and burned as gentle smoke for space clearing.
Traditional Use
Trotter & Chavira (1981) document lavender as a standard curandera remedy for susto in children, insomnia from spiritual causes, and nervios (anxiety rooted in spiritual rather than psychological disturbance). Cool and calming — appropriate for pediatric cases where stronger herbs are not.