Lavender Scents Infused With Wonderfully Soothing Properties

By Linda Maynard


This plant is not only eye catching with a pleasing smell it also has a number of healing and soothing properties that are greatly beneficial to both humans and domestic animals. Lavender Scents are known to be stress reducing and assist in creating an ambiance for a good night's sleep. Its many medicinal and culinary usages were discovered far back in the mists of time by primitive cultures. These qualities have now all been affirmed by various modern day scientific research programs.

Lavender cultivation is undertaken across the globe and enormous fields of Russian, Italian, English and French plants are annually harvested. The herb is however also popular in small and large home gardens and as a potted plant. When in flower the plants are covered in tiny florets ranging in color from deep bluish purples to light shades of lilac.

Most well known for its unique calming and sleep inducing properties the plant has numerous other beneficial attributes as well. It has been scientifically proven that the herb is highly useful to calm nervousness and help people to rest and sleep well. Further studies have discovered benefits that include spasm release, keeping blood vessels open and lessening nervous tension.

Often the main flavoring in many candies, cake recipes and infused beverages. In fact it can be used in a variety of ways. It is easily absorbed through the skin, can be taken in liquid form or eaten. By adding a few drops of its essential oil to a bedroom mist it creates a restful soothing ambiance. A sleep cushion filled with its flowers may also assist in calming a person. When purchasing an essential oil it is advisable to buy the purest quality available to ensure effective results.

The plant belongs to the mint family and is indigenous to India, east and western Africa, countries along the Mediterranean Sea and certain Asian countries. Nowadays it is to be found throughout the world and grows exceptionally well in full sunny areas. People can purchase perennial and annual plants for their gardens. They thrive in well draining sandy soil and are strong plants requiring very little maintenance. Its fragrance is popular for use in the making of scents, soaps and shampoos. Through a process of elimination chemists have discovered which certain species yield the highest volume of oils and have the sweeter fragrances.

As a culinary flavor it is mostly used in baking and making sweets. The flowers produce a lot of nectar and lavender honey is a very sought after product. Syrup produced from the flowers is also popular as a flavoring in sweet making and condiments. The flowers are often used to decorate cakes and to enhance plated food presentation.

Medicinally it features as one of the most used herbs. Hospitals have been using its essential oils since World War I. It is extensively utilized in products that soothe insect bites, diaper rash, inflamed skin conditions, burns and headaches. Uninfected wounds may heal quicker when treated with honey derived from its flowers.

Now to add to this extensive repertoire Lavender Scents have launched a range of fragrances for young and old of both sexes. Distinctive and popular either natural smelling or spiced up with other herbs and spices the perfumes cater for all tastes. More information can be found online.




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