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Health benefits of lavender as ‘purple’ Starbucks drinks could be on the way
With the rumor that Starbucks is launching a spring line of lavender drinks, we took a look at some of the herb’s many health benefits.�
Herbs, in some sense, were the original medicine. Though no one is going to Starbucks in the hopes of being cured of their ailments, its interesting to look at the way lavender could be used besides the topping on a frothy frappuccino.
The rumored Starbucks Lavender drinks
Instagram and Twitter foodie Markie Devo leaked the news last month, earning excited gasps from Starbucks loyal fans. At the time, he claimed to have spoken to an employee of Americas most popular coffee house.�
He revealed that the first drink was an iced lavender oat milk latte, followed by a lavender cream matcha and a lavender creme frappuccino.�
The Starbucks Spring menu is speculated to drop March 7th at all participating Starbucks locations nationwide, he said.
When approached for comment, a spokesperson for Starbucks told The Focus: Were still enjoying our winter favorites and will be in touch when we have details to share about Starbucks spring menu.”
Fans seemed excited by the prospective launch, with one person referencing McDonalds with: Aint no way Starbucks got the Grimace shake.
To be honest, I do not understand consuming florals, another person said, while a third added, Yummmmmm!!! Will try each of them.
Honestly, it wouldnt be the strangest Starbucks launch. Were looking at you Starbucks olive oil Oleato.�
A varied history�
While health information about the alleged drinks is not readily available as of yet, its reasonable to assume that they wont be the healthiest drinks you can put in your body. After all, when we look at similar drinks on the Starbucks menu, they are packed full of sugar. �
Still, the history of the herb is an ancient one as is believed to have been used as far back as ancient Egypt. As reported by Hitchin Lavender, the herb was later used by the Romans as an antiseptic, and later by Queen Elizabeth I to treat migraines. It even has a spiritual history, having been employed by various religions and even witches to ward off evil.�
The science
Speaking to the Cleveland Clinic, medicine specialist Yufang Lin, MD, delved into the various compounds found within lavender.
These compounds include flavonoids, which are also found in vegetables and fruits, and coumarin. Both have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions, they said. Lavender essential oil is just as powerful and contains important compounds such as linalool. Linalool has been shown to reduce anxiety and blood pressure.
As such, lavenders reported benefits include aiding sleep, reducing inflammation, relieving menstrual pain, and killing harmful bacteria. Though the herb is usually taken in essential oil form, it can also be administered through tea and baths.
Speaking to Business Insider in a 2020 medically reviewed article, pediatrician Lynn Gershan outlined a very simple method of application.
“Put one or two drops of essential oil on a cotton ball and inhale,” she explained. “Another way to get these effects from lavender is by applying it to the skin diluted in a carrier oil.
