Resources Tips on growing
lavender
Set the plants in a sunny area. Space the plants so there is plenty of
room around the mature plant for air flow. Lavender hates to have wet feet so make
sure the soil has good drainage. The soil should be somewhat sandy add
sand if the soil does not drain well. Dig the hole large enough to allow the
roots to spread. Mix a little bone meal into the bottom
of the planting hole. Spread the roots out gently. Prune your established plants in the
early Spring or after harvesting.
Suggestions for
using lavender
Pick lavender for drying when the
flowers are in full bloom. Pick on a dry day and take the long
stems. Lavender may be laid as picked among
clothes and linen as a moth deterrent and perfumer. The dry flowers placed in little bowls
will deodorize and scent a room. Lavender is used as a remedy for
headache, migraine and nervousness. Lavender can stimulate the circulation
and help in cases of nervous exhaustion. Lavender can be used to relieve
neuralgia and insomnia and to revive those who feel faint or dizzy. Lavender tea is a fragrant and pleasant
drink. For migraine, headache and nervous
disorders a small glassful can be taken last thing at night and first thing in the
morning. Taken at night lavender is sleep
inducing. Lavender tea can be used as a mouthwash
and as a remedy for bad breath. To make LAVENDER TEA: pour 1 cup of
boiling water over 1 teaspoon of fresh flowers. Cover and leave to infuse for 10 minutes.
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