Unlock the power of one of nature's most beneficial herbs--and explore the many modern applications of lavender. Learn to make nourishing, all-natural, and affordable remedies for mind and body, as well as home cleaning products. Plus, discover lavender as a culinary ingredient and whip up delcious cocktails and more! Here, you'll find simple herbal remedies, tips, and projects for inspiration, relaxation and well-being, as well as info for growing and cultivating your own lavendar plants. Harness the natural power of lavender with recipes for: • Lavender Matcha Latte • Yoga Mat Freshening Mist • Dried Lavender Fire-Starter • Lavender Frosé • Day's End Tea • Blue Day Lavender Roll-Away • Nourishing Lavender Makeup Remover • Lavender and Rose Fizzy Bath Salts • Sweet Dreams Diffuser Oil • Soothing Eye Pillow The book covers gardening (favorite varieties and pollinators); preserving (harvesting, drying, and extracting culinary oil); body care (essential oils, aromatherapy, oral remedies); the mind (stress relief and sleep); skin care (including allergens); cleaning (antiseptic and antifungal properties); food (pantry essentials); and projects (including gifts).
Certain types of lavender oil have also been shown to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties. The dried fl
Describes sixteen varieties of lavender, offers tips for cultivating them, and suggests using the flowers in foods, crafts, and aromatic oils
A comprehensive guide to the varieties of lavender. Includes a collection of lavender wisdom and a treasure trove of original recipes and craft ideas.
A stunning pictorial look at the modern, yet ancient, phenomenon of lavender and 300 enterprising American farmers who have taken up its call.
... use carried over into medieval times and up through today. The streets of 19th century London were full of girls selling nosegays of lavender and violets. The lavender name comes from the Latin “lavare,” to wash, indicating its use both ...
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The Story of Lavender
This is not another coffee table book about lavender.
Each volume of this series concentrates on one particular natural source of scent or specific craft or theme. Step-by-step photographs, accompanied by simple captions, provide practical instructions for all the basic techniques.
The heart of every perfect summer is captured in the sweet fragrance of that most nostalgic of all flowers, lavender. And, in this definitive book, the essence of lavender itself is unerringly captured.