The Latin name Lavender is derived from the latin verb lavare = wash, because the plant has been used for centuries as part of bath oils and soaps. It comes from the Mediterranean region and is still closely associated with the cosmetics industry in France. Flowers are valued for relaxing and soothing properties. A cloth bag with dried lavender embedded beneath a pillow supports quiet sleep.
To make a perfume, take some rose water and wash your hands in it, then take a lavender flower and rub it with your palms, and you will achieve the desired effect.
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For use:
Flowers, essential oil
The main active substances:
linalool, perillyl alcohol, linalyl acetate, camphor, limonene, tannins, triterpenes, coumarins
Effects:
antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to heal minor burns and bug bites.
useful for treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness.
consuming lavender as a tea can help digestive issues such as vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas, abdominal swelling and upset stomach
relieve pain from headache sprains, toothaches, and sores.
For healing:
Tea – 3 times a day, drink one cup of tea from the flower to help you with stress and headaches
Tincture – Helps with asthma and relieve nervousness
Lavender Infusion oil – in muscle pain in the form of massage oil. It’s also possible to massage into sleep and neck in headaches.
Lavender Salve – a healthy, natural treatment for skin conditions such as eczema and sunburns. Calms bug bites and has anti-wrinkle properties.
Hair water – 20 drops of essential oil dissolve in water and hair is flushed. Suitable for removing lice.
Calming Lavender Vinegar Hair Rinse – to calm your hair and in the same time your mood:)
Relax with this lavender face Mask or immerse yourself in a bath full of these lovely Lavender bath bombs
Essential oil – In insect bites or for sunburns 10 drops of oil are mixed with 50 ml of water and applied to the skin. Also for better sleep, apply 3-4 drops of essential oil to a paper towel and put under a pillow.
A few drops of lavender essential oil in DIY lavender linen spray make your linens and towels smelling fresh.
Grow lavender:
Lavender needs full sun and well-drained soil to grow best. Growing from seeds is not reliable, we recommend breeding half-grown cuttings in the summer. It is usually collected in the morning in the sunny summer weather
Hello, my name is Jean Rabadam from Elk Grove California. I have collected many jars of lavender dried buds and I want to use them in several ways to make special Christmas gifts. I already used your recipe to make lavender infused oil. It’ll be ready by July 3rd. and with this oil I plan to make your lavender salve. My question is, can I use my lavender infused oil to make lavender bar soaps? Can you recommend a nice lavender lotion bar recipe?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Jean
Hi Jean, I am glad to hear that you enjoy experimenting with herbs and making your own herbal gifts. They are always very much appreciated. I just recently made this dandelion lotion bars that were really easy to do and I love using them. Just replace dandelion oil with your lavender oil and you will be ready to go. https://simplybeyondherbs.com/dandelion-lotion-bars-recipe/