Lavender (Cut/Powder)
avandula officinalis
Superior Quality-Cut Certified Organic
France

Lavender - dried flowers (lavandula officinalis) from France. A simply wonderful quality of dried French Lavender.

Lavender has a clearing, strenghtening, gentle, blue-note aroma. It is one of the safest and most widely used herbs.

Lavender eases aches and pains, promotes healing and soothes the mind and body for a restful night's sleep.

Family: Lamiaceae

Synonyms: none known

Origin: Mediterranean, Middle East and India

Parts Used: dried flowers

Aroma Description: sweet, floral, herbaceous, with balsamic and woody undertones

Emotional Attributes: love, happiness, cleansing/purifying, relaxing, soothes the mind and body for a restful night's sleep

Cosmetic Uses: perfumery, aromatherapy; potpourri, creams, lotions, body oils, soaps, shampoos, bath oils, salts, etc.

Culinary Uses: fresh flowers are crystallized and added to salads, jams and jellies, ice cream, vinegar, soups, stews, marinades, herbal teas

Medicinal Attributes: tonic herb, antiseptic, anti-depressant. Used to relax spasms, relieve anxiety, exhaustion, irritability, depression, tension headaches and migraines. Treats burns, wounds, sunburn, rheumatism, skin disorders, muscular pain, insect bites, etc.

Element Association: Air

Magical Associations: healing, protection, peace

Astrological Association: Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius

Planetary Association: Mercury

Essential Oil: Yes, steam distilled oil from fresh flowers. Concretes and Absolutes are also widely available.

Season: Spring, Summer

Aromatic Note: Middle to Top note

Mixes Well With: aloeswood, bay laurel, benzoin, burgundy pitch, chamomile, cloves, encelia, frankincense, galbanum, guggul, iris root, juniper, labdanum, lemon balm, lemongrass, marjoram, mastic, musk seeds, mugwort, myrrh, nutmeg, oakmoss, opoponax, patchouli, palo santo wood, pine needle, pine resin, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, spikenard, star anise, storax, sage-desert, sage-white, sweetgrass, thyme, tonka beans, valerian root, etc. Medical Disclaimer: Information on this web site is for entertainment purposes only. This information is NOT intended as medical advice or for use as diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional. Prices:
Per ounce (28 grams0 $4.50 Per 4 oz. (112 grams) $17.00
Per half pound (224 grams) $32.00
Per pound (454 grams) $57.00 - Save over 20%!

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