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Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia The name of Lavender is a derivative of the Latin word 'lavare', meaning 'to wash', and was a bathing ritual herb in Roman times. Folklore is riffled with the ability of this spicy & warm, sensual flower. It is purported to invoke ecstasy and constancy in love. Lavender's aroma effect is calming, refreshing, uplifting, expansive, soothing, purifying. Scent: Camphoraceous, floral, light Description:      Lavender is a plant with its roots deeply entrenched in the ancient herbalists. Lavender's properties as a disinfectant and antiseptic were founded when Dr. R. M. Gattefosee, one of the founding fathers of aromatherapy, discovered the healing potential of lavender when he burned his hand and accidentally plunged in a vat of lavender. His pain ceased and the burn healed very quickly. Its healing qualities grew through the centuries. Lavender's popularity gave it a place in the ranks of a cosmetic herb, and it was also recognized as a tonic for nerves.     With its history of healing properties, glorious colors and enchanting perfume, lavender has remained the "Swiss Army Knife" of herbs. Lavender has stepped out of its attachment to old fashion and has found a modern status in aromatherapy. With scientific research verifying its ancient uses, lavender is an essential component of any household first aid box. The essential oil is used on insect bites, burns, and blemishes. Uses:     It is antibacterial and produces an Anti-Allergic Essential oil and it is helpful in treating a number of skin conditions including burns, cyctitis, vaginitis, and leucorhea. It helps to improve circulatory problems such as varicose veins when rubbed onto the skin. When ingested as a tea, lavender also facilitates digestion and helps rheumatic conditions. The scent is said to cure headaches. It may also act as an aphrodisiac among other things. Common uses: For physical & emotional support Lavender as a whole is an 'adaptagenic' essence with a relationship to all Body Systems. It is nicknamed the ultimate 'first aid in a bottle' oil. Lavender , with an inherent antibiotic action. It is also an astringent as well as moisturizing to skin. It alleviates aches, pains, and swelling from arthritis to injury to headache. Qualities: Balancing, antiseptic, antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal, tonic (skin) Here's some tips on how to dry yours: 1). Cut a bundle of lavender from your plant ) that's small enough for the stems to fit in your hand. You can cut down until you leave a few inches of green on the plant; this helps encourage fuller growth on the plant. Wrap a rubber band around the bottom of the bundle and use a bent paper clip to hang the lavender bouquet upside down in a closet, attic, or any other dry, dark place. The darkness helps the lavender retain its color, and drying it upsidedown helps lavender retain its blossom shape. 2). Let the lavender dry for about a week until there is no moisture remaining on the stems in the center of the bundle. Afterwards, you can use it for dried floral bouquets. 3). To create your own sachet, rub the heads of dried bundles between your hands, collecting the blossoms on a clean surface. Sift the brown flower bracts out of the mixture leaving only the purple fragrant buds. Depending on the variety, some lavender falls off the stem soon after it is dried (eg: Sachet, Provence) and others stay on the stem better and are good to use for dried bouquets (eg: Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet, Grosso, Hidcote Giant). After creating sachet, place the lavender florets into the airtight container and store for making sachets, wedding favors, culinary use, whatever your heart desires!