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Lavender

Lavender is an herb that has long been prized for its aroma and healing properties. It is also a very popular plant for gardens and landscaping.

The scent of lavender encourages a sense of calm and rest. The health benefits of lavender are that it is an antispasmodic, calming tonic. It also has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

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The lavenders (Lavandula) are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region south to tropical Africa and to the southeast regions of India. The genus includes annuals, herbaceous plants, subshrubs, and small shrubs. The native range extends across the Canary Islands, North and East Africa, Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, Arabia and India. Because the cultivated forms are planted in gardens world-wide, they are occasionally found growing wild as garden escapees, well beyond their natural range. However, since lavender cross-pollinates easily, there are countless variations within the species. The color of its flowers has come to be called lavender.

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Lavender Essential Oil 10ml

Earth Solutions Lavender Oil

The most popular of all Essential Oils, Lavender has a long list of applications, ranging from physical to emotional remedies.

It is suitable for all skin types. Lavender is a cell regenerator that is used to prevent stretch marks, scarring and to reduce the development of wrinkles. It is also known to moisturize dry scalp and hair.

Aroma therapists use it to treat depression, insomnia, tension-related problems, burns, sun-damaged skin, and various types of skin infections. It is effective in treating headaches, and migraines.

Uses:

One of the best remedies for burns or stings.

Can be used directly on the skin.

A strong antimicrobial/antibacterial and helps to heal wounds.

Can be used by adding a few drops of essential oil into a massage oil.

Used in a steam inhalation, it is stress and for respiratory issues.

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YL_Lavender_Farms YL_Lavender_Farms May 7, 2008 @ 10:16 am

Lavender has a ton of uses and your video is really interesting because it shows exactly how it is done. The music that backs it up cracks me up because it makes it seem so intense. One of my favorite things is mixin just a tiny bit of lavender essential in with my lemonade.

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chefkeem chefkeem Apr 18, 2008 @ 3:04 pm

Jeff - I was thinking about making a lavender lens and my research led me to your fine work here. Hmmm...you did a great job! 5*s
Maybe I should make one anyway and focus more on food products using lavender, like my flavored agave nectar. I love lavender. Thanks for all your info here.

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Hello everyone. I have been working as a holistic nutritional consutlant for 10 years. Lavender has long been my favorite essential oils.
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