The Lavender Plant

The lavender plant is truly an amazing beautiful purple flower with amazing scent and aroma. The flower is the symbol of Provence and is commonly native to southern France and many of the Canary Islands. An interesting fact that a lot of people do not know is that Lavender is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae). Features of this plant include silvery foliage, tall purple flowers and being that this herb is an amazing attractive addition to any garden bed. The healing properties of lavender oil is stored in oil glands embedded among its many flowers, leaves and stems. The oil can be used in many ways, including therepuetic, relaxation, skin care and many more.

More Information on the benefits of lavender.

Lavender blooms year after year which is best to be harvested only when the flowers start to open up. In particular at this time for lavender, the essential healing oils are at their peak.

Interesting Facts about Lavender Products - Lavender is originally from the Latin word "lavare" that means "to wash,". Many ancient cultures had many uses for this fragrant plant.

Throughout the many years of history, lavender oil, lavender skin care and lavender body care have been prized for thier impressive healing properties. One interesting note was in ancient Roman times it was claimed for its healing and antiseptic properties. The name Lavender itself comes from the Latin "lavare" which means to wash. One of its many properties include a strong cleansing and germicidal effects make it valuable in the treatment of skin disorders and injuries.

The Lavender Plant History Facts -

* Lavender was used on the battle fields of World Wars I and II to prevent infection and relieve pain when other medical supplies were running low.
* During Virus, epidemics, the Persians, Greeks, and Romans would burn the aromatic Lavender branches and flowers to help protect themselves from "bad emanations" in the sick rooms.
* Beginning of the century, in France, lavandieres(washerwomen) used it in washtubs. They would place lavender in the laundry baskets to perfume their linens and clothes.
* In Provence classrooms when students were nervous and disruptive in class, the teachers crush up lavender seeds to calm the students.

* Lavender is antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, anticoagulant, carminative, cordial, deodorant, decongestant, diuretic, hypotensive, insecticidal, parasiticidal, restorative, sedative, tonic, vermifugal, and vulnerary.

Lavender is Good for clearing the mind, body and soul as well as Lavender helps support a calm composure and reduces irritability, apprehension, stress, nervous tension, insomnia, nightmares, and is generally balancing to the psyche.

Lavender products has shown benefits in the treatment of acne, eczema, dermatitis, fungus, burns and wounds. It also makes a great refreshing astringent as well as an effective Skin moisturizer. It can alleviate aches, pains and swelling from arthritis, injury, headache, and other maladies.

Lavender can also alleviate motion sickness, and research shows that lavender is beneficial for the treatment of indigestion, hypoglycemia, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, kidney stones and anemia. The plant is non toxic, non irritant and non sensitizing.

Emu Oil Products with Lavender

Because Lavender has many therapeutic benefits for the Skin and body, it makes sense to use Emu Oil with Lavender. Please view our Pure Emu Oil with Lavender. Now you can smell lovely, and naturally take care of your Skin at the same time...