Recipes for Lavender

The Amazing Benefits of Using Lavender

The amazing benefits of using lavender
Lavender is a flowering plant that belongs to the mint family. People have been growing lavender for hundreds of years because they have witnessed the amazing benefits of this aromatic herb. Today, more and more people are turning to holistic health approach which is why there is a growing interest in lavender. This plant can be used in many different forms, but many experts agree that using dry lavender flowers is the best option we have. In this way, you can use lavender in different ways and for different reasons. 
 

Lavender as a cleaning/beauty product
Lavender was used by many famous historical figures. For instance, Queen Victoria was always instructing her servants to clean the floors and furniture with this plant because she liked the aroma of lavender and she believed that this plant was removing bacteria and harmful microorganisms. The English Queen Elizabeth I was fond of lavender tea and she often pointed out that lavender tea helps her ease migraines and headaches. In many wars, nurses and medics used a wash that included lavender to clean the wounds of soldiers because they were aware of the antiseptic properties of this plant. There are recipes that can help you create a homemade lavender-based soap that you can use to improve the appearance of your skin.

Lavender for cooking
This versatile plant is frequently used for cooking too. It’s interesting that people use lavender in their own kitchens, but many exclusive restaurants use lavender too. The best idea is to lavender to enhance the flavor of dishes that don’t have a specific taste. In addition, it’s very easy to make any dish look more beautiful with lavender. You can use lavender both dried and fresh for cooking activities. Don’t forget that lavender has a strong aroma which means that you should use small amounts when cooking.

It is also used to make tea, lemonades, syrups, and aromatic drinks.

Fun, tasty and easy to make. Lavender ice cubes.

Other lavender uses
If you have dried lavender flowers you can place them in tiny satchels and place them between your sheets and clothes. This will make your sheets and clothes smell much fresher and you can rest assured that there are no toxins involved. In addition, it is possible to create a natural air freshener by simmering the dried lavender in a pot of hot water.

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