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Bev Hawkins.
Did you know
The Romans traditionally used Lavender in the preparation for childbirth? The midwife would trace a cross with the dried crushed leaves over hot coals so that the room would fill with its fragrance. They also added lavender to their bath water to relieve fatigue and stiff joints.
Vivian A. Rich in her book Cursing the Basil and other Folklore of the Garden, tells us that :
"In arranged marriages the groom's temperament was often unknown...If the bride was unsure of her husband, she would bring a sprig of lavender into the house on their wedding day for protection against verbal or physical cruelty and abuse.".
Latin Binomial: Lavandula angustifolia
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Essential Oil: A clear to yellow essential.
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Part Used: Flowering tops
Yield: 1 - 2%
Aroma: Light, floral, sweet mellow.
Odour intensity: Medium
Perfume Note: Middle
Blends well with: Most other oils, especially citrus, florals, cedar, clove, clary sage, pine, geranium, vetiver and patchouli.
Perfume Key Qualities: Soothing, sedative, antidepressant, calming, relaxing, balancing, restorative and purifying.
Cautions: Non-toxic and non-irritating on the skin it can be safely used with babies and children. Some sources recommend avoiding it in the first trimester of pregnancy.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Lavender has analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cicatrizant, deodorant, detoxifying, diuretic, emmenagogue, insecticide, nervine, parasiticide, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, sudorific, vermifuge and vulnerary properties.
SUBTLE ENERGIES
Lavender soothes grief and promotes peace. It promotes compassion as well as calming, comforting and stabilizing emotions of the heart. Lavender shows us the balance point in every momen
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