lavender

Some of the many reasons Lavender is so much loved around the world...

• As an aromatherapy oil Lavender has a calming and relaxing effect.
• The colour is associated with spirituality and nobility, it provides a peaceful environment, stimulates imagination and creativity.
• A cold Lavender compress will give relief from headaches, the colour is restful if you have a migraine.
  In skin products it serves all types of skin, and is effective for acne and oily hair, cracked skin, eczema, bruises, blisters.
• It is an excellent first aid for burns (esp when alternated with fresh Aloe Vera 'juice')
• It has a longstanding reputation for pain relief, healing wounds, deodorising, antiseptic, fungicidal, rejuvenating and anti-inflamatory.
• The plant is easy to grow and hardy, there are many varieties.
• A little posie hung in the wardrobe is insect repelling.
• Lavender scent is sweet, balsamy, flowery, woodsy and light.

Scroll down to look at the many ways you can get the benefits of lavender into your life everyday!