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LAVENDER INFORMATION
Lavender use dates back to the times of the ancient Greeks, though the Romans were responsible for the widespread use of Lavender throughout Europe. They took it with them everywhere to use in their bath water and soap. It was widely used in potpourri and sachets for its aroma. As a sedative and disinfectant, the medicinal uses of Lavender are well known, and with modern trends toward herbal remedies, it is its popularity.
Lavendula angustifolia, or French Lavender, is a shrub like flowering perennial that originally grew in the mountains near the Mediterranean Sea. Lavender has long been used for both medicinal and decorative purposes. Lavender is mainly used in two forms, either dried flowers or an oil extracted from the flowers and flower stalks.
LAVENDER USES
Written records of the use of Lavender for medicinal purposes date back to the time of Dioscorides. Medicinally, Lavender is often used as an antispasmodic, a diuretic, a sedative, and a stomach tonic. This herb has been widely used to relieve headaches and is considered effective against migraines, fainting, and dizziness. It is used to reduce hysteria and stress, eliminate insomnia, soothe muscle aches, bug bites, rashes, colds, chest infections, and rheumatism, and even reduce flatulence. The sedative effects of Lavender have been well documented in medical studies and found to be effective in reducing caffeine induced hyperactivity.
For medicinal use, a few drops can be applied to a sugar cube and then eaten, or a tea made from the dried flowers.
As a beauty treatment and soothing bath, add either flowers or essential oil to warm water as the tub fills. A mixture of equal parts lavender flowers, rose petals, sage, and rosemary makes a soothing and rejuvenating bath mixture.
Lavender flowers are an excellent base for a potpourri mixture, and can be spread along a mantle to bring a fresh, soothing scent to the entire house. A handful placed in a bowl of hot water will leave the house smelling fresh for many hours.
LAVENDER DOSAGE
The medicinal properties of Lavender involve the use of Lavender oil or dried Lavender flowers. Lavender in lotions and oils soothes burns and relieves bee stings. As an oil, it aids in relieving the pain of muscle tension and is a natural relaxant. Read product label directions for use.
LAVENDER SAFETY & INTERACTION
Lavender oil should not be taken internally and should not be used during pregnancy. Safety in young children, nursing women, or those with severe kidney or liver disease is not known.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: There are no known contraindications to the use of lavender.
DISCLAIMER: This information is in no way intended to be a substitute for modern medical care. Do not self-treat any medical complaint without the guidance of a qualified health care provider. If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications consult a qualified health care practitioner or midwife before using any herbal or nutritional products.
LAVENDER TEAS & OTHER USES
SOOTHING LAVENDER TEA
3 parts Chamomile
2 parts Hibiscus
2 parts Lavender
1 part Calendula
Mix all dry flowers together, store in an airtight container in a dark place. To make tea, place 1 teaspoon of mixture in a tea ball, and let steep in hot water 5 to 10 minutes. Add honey for an excellent cold remedy.
LAVENDER SCENTED STATIONARY
This simple project makes a wonderful gift!
You will need:A set of stationary
Lavender Essential Oil
Plastic wrap or a plastic bag
Lavender flowers (optional)
Remove all paper from box. On each sheet and envelope, put two small drops of lavender oil (on envelopes, put it on the flap). Put all back in box, and place in plastic bag. Seal and let stand overnight. Remove the stationery - if the scent is not strong enough, repeat the process.
Store the finished paper in a sealed bag or wrapped in plastic. If using as a gift, place a few lavender flowers in the box with the finished paper.
JELLY JAR ROOM SCENTS
8 ounces clear, Unscented Glycerin Soap
1 teaspoon Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops food coloring, blue and red (optional)
3 4-ounce jelly jars.
Melt soap in top of a double boiler, do not let boil. Immediately stir in essential oil and color, and pour into jars. Let set for several hours, then cover jars.
To scent a room, simply remove the cover from one jar. The jars can be decorated with lace, ribbon, fabric, or glitter.
To refresh the scent of an older jelly jar, put the jar in a pan of hot water until the soap is soft, then pour back into double boiler, melt completely, and add more oil.
Alternatively, this mixture can be poured into small candy molds and turned into scented soaps. In this case, do NOT use food coloring.
LAVENDER SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS
Herbal Remedies: Lavender Essential Oil, 100% Pure, Essential Oil, NOW Foods, 4 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Lavender Essential Oil, 2 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: Lavender Essential Oil, 100% Pure, Essential Oil, NOW Foods, 1 fl. oz.
Lavender essential oil is strong antimicrobial and antibacterial and helps to heal wounds. As aromatherapy, lavender essential oil helps to calm anxiety and stress. Lavender essential oil is often considered an aromatic Rescue Remedy allowing for a release of anger, the emotion which so often is cause for severe depression. Lavender Essential Oil calms, releases, and balances strong emotions such as frustration, irritability, nervous anxiety, panic, hysteria and insomnia.
Herbal Remedies: Lavender Flowers Supplement, Nature's Way, 400 mg, 100 Caps
Nature's Way Lavender Flowers Supplement are carefully screened for purity and is used traditionally for restlessness.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Lavender Bulk Herbs
Herbal Remedies: Lavender (Lavandula Augustifolia) Information
Herbal Remedies: Lavender Supplements & Products
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