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Lovely Lavender
Lovely Lavender
If there is a sunny spot on the ride home, which is an ideal place for a potted lavender or shrub and its fragrance around you whenever you arrive and depart. You get into the habit of running his fingers over its leaves to release the aroma in passing. What could be better than a single plant, ornamental, aromatic and provides the ingredients for many other projects?
"When I'm an old lady that have a lavender bush and spray the flowers in my sheets and under the pillow, strong tea and press their beaks between pages of my books. "
Lavender has been used for centuries for its healing properties and as a perfume. Already in the year 77 AD, the Greek and Roman physicians testify the use of lavender for many physical ailments. Is said to alleviate depression, relieve upset stomach, and soothes itchy bites to name insertion some of its properties. Can be used for cooking decorating, crafts and beautiful gifts.
It is believed that the plant's name comes from the Latin "wash" to wash, because the Romans bathed in lavender scented water. They found it refreshing, and it was in this role that the grass would be valued for centuries to come. Some lavender water on the temples is considered the ideal treatment for vapors. Legend has it that lavender was brought to Britain by the Romans from the south of France.
The plant is highly valued for their healing, soothing and insect repellent properties. Lavender oil is also used for massage. Records show that the monasteries Lavender used medicinally and was listed as such, dates back to 1301. The lady of the manor of lavender used for culinary and medicinal, and keep a still in the room for the preparation and use by the family and staff.
In the flowers of today's luxury restaurants are making a comeback as improvements in both the taste and appearance of food. As a member of the same family as many of the most popular herbs, it is not surprising that lavender is edible, and its use in the preparation Food is also returning.
Lavender was commonly used in Tudor and Elizabethan times in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes and was one of the favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. Palace gardeners were required to have lavender flowers available at all times that were used to keep the lavender water (a mixture lavender flowers and sugar) and sweet lavender tea (a drink made with lavender, honey and boiling.)
Today flowers can often be found in salads where they add a touch of color, fragrance and taste sour. The flowers and leaves can be in place of rosemary in many recipes and crystallized flowers to decorations beautiful and tasty cake.
Many of the alleged medicinal uses of lavender has, in modern scientific evidence has proven to be legitimate. Lavender oil has antibiotic activity effectively kill many common bacteria. Lavender oil is widely used during World War II on the battlefield and when they started to dwindle medical supplies to prevent infection and as a pain reliever. The sedative effects of lavender are well documented in the medical tests show effective in reducing hyperactivity induced by caffeine, and increasing the length of sleep by ingestion or inhalation. The inclusion of lavender lotions and oils placed on burns and bee stings to relieve pain aid and its use in massage oils helps relax the muscles.
While many of the properties involve medicinal use lavender oil or dried lavender flowers lavender stalks or straw left after removing the flowers can be burned as incense and have often been used as a means of deodorizing and disinfecting patient rooms. The other diseases are reported, lavender helps control include things such as controlling dandruff and hair loss when included in shampoos.
Many of these claims have yet to be proven scientifically but it is clear that many of the former uses of lavender were more than old wives' tales, simply. "
Check out our lavender soaps and lotions in http://www.NeeNeesSoapShop2.blogspot.com . We make all natural goat milk soaps, lotions, milk goat and cream. We also have a blog on www.NeeNeesSoapShop.blogspot.com . Please stop by, our articles change all the time!
JRV July 2008
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We are located in the Piney Woods of East Texas. We are a small, locally owned and operated home business. Our products are all from the finest quality ingredients and many are made when you order them! All our lotions and soaps are handmade with fresh goat's milk and the finest quality vegetable oils. We aim to provide Quality Skin Care at a fraction of the cost! God Bless You! http://www.NeeNeesSoapShop2.blogspot.com
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