Saturday 7 May 2011

Number 15 - Lavender

The genus Lavandula are sweet smelling purple flowers.


The scent of the plant is used in aromatherapy and can be used to treat issues with sleeping. The oil of the plant can be used as a dissinfectant, and was used for this purpose in WW1 hospitals.


However, the plant can caused harm if ingested during pregnancy and the breast-feeding period.


The flowers of the plant can be included in pillows and as pot pourri, as well as its scent being included in some sprays.



A Lavender pillow, soothing for bedtime. (Source Unknown. Product of Fairydown)

11 comments:

  1. I want that pillow... sleeping with the amazingly soothing scent of lavendar... a little piece of heaven right there.

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  2. I have always loved the scent of lavender. It reminds me of my grandmothers garden for some reason.

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  3. Yeah lavender is pretty nice

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  4. delightful smell... but I find it can give me a headache if it gets too intense

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  5. I got one in my bed, thanks for sharing my friend :)

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  6. also, this smell reminds me a lot of my grandmother :)

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  7. mhmm..dont like the smell of lavendel..
    but still follow ;)

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  8. My mom is going to the spa on our costside every year and recives this aromatherapy

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  9. I thought this was a DAILY blog :P

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  10. Hey guys, thanks for all the comments. Rose reminds me of my grandmother, but thats from when I used to make Rose petal perfume on her steps :)

    I'll get right on it, Nom :P

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  11. If you combine Lavender with dried Hops and stick it under your pillow it'll put you to sleep!
    Great herbs

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