Fast Fact: Lavender is grown in northern Africa and the Mediterranean mountains, often for extraction of its essential oils.
Lavender is a small perennial shrub with downy liner leaves. The leaves are gray when plant is young. Blue – Violet blooms, Lavender is best planted in the spring as the soil is warming up. If planted in the fall, use bigger plants to ensure survival over the winter.
Lavender preferes Zone 5 in a well draining in sunny location and Plant lavender 2 to 3 feet apart. Plants typically reach between 1 and 3 feet in height.
The leaves and flowers oil are the most commonly used parts. They are used to mainly for aromatherapy to help reduce stress, ease anxiety, it can be uplifting for those that suffering from depression,
Lavender is really popular crystallized and added to salads, flavorings, tea.
Medicinally lavender is amazing and will forever have a home in my first aid box. There are many benefits to using lavender. it is great for treating anxiety, fungal infections, hair loss,wounds wound care and has demonstrated any great qualities for treating skin complaints.
I like to use the the essential oil 10 drops carrier oil to 2 drops lavender essential oil to use neat on scraps, scratches, bruises, and burns.
Some magickal correspondence for lavender are love, protection, purification and the planetary ruler is Mercury, the magickal gender is male, and the elemental rule is Air.
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