Tag: Lavender

French lavender is especially fragrant and showy. The highly fragrant French lavender (Lavandula stoechas, 1-3′) has some of the showiest flowers of all the lavenders. The Mediterranean native was grown by the Romans for its exceptional scent, and its ability to thrive in hot and dry conditions. What is the most valuable type of lavender? […]

Yep. Sure is. World’s Best Cat Litter™ Lavender Scented Multiple Cat Clumping litter is safe for your cat or cats. The level of essential oil contained in our litter is extremely low—just enough to keep your rooms smelling fresh, but not enough to be harmful to your cat’s health. Are scented litter bad for cats? […]

Lavender, geranium, and eucalyptus Likewise, geranium and eucalyptus plants give off an odor that cats dislike. Keep in mind that lavender, geranium, and eucalyptus are all somewhat toxic to cats; if ingested, they can cause excess salivation, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, depression, or dermatitis. What scent do cats hate most? As a general rule, cats are […]

If you’re cooking with fresh lavender, pick it as close to mealtime as possible (or cut and place in a jar of water until ready to use). What is this? To dry lavender, cut it from the bush just before the buds open (when they open, fragrance is lost and the flowers become more fragile). […]

Lavender tea is made by brewing the purple buds of the Lavandula angustifolia plant with hot water. This tea is thought to calm nerves, lead to better sleep, improve skin health, and provide many other benefits, though research is scarce and mostly focuses on lavender extracts. Is lavender poisonous in tea? People who are allergic […]

sneezing. itchy, runny, or stuffy nose. postnasal drip. coughing. Can lavender cause congestion? Symptoms of a Lavender Allergy Allergic rhinitis — a chronic irritation of the nasal membranes — can cause your nose to be perpetually runny during lavender bloom. You can also get a stuffy-feeling head that causes mental fog, interruption of sleep due […]

What Does Lavender Taste Like? The initial sensory impact of lavender is a pungent floral flavor and aroma, with subtle notes of herbaceousness, earthiness, and mint. Different lavender varieties can take on additional undertones of fruit, smoke, and woodiness, making it a complex culinary herb. Is lavender sweet or bitter? Use sparingly; used in too […]

Dosing. Lavender is used in many different types of products. A specific lavender oil product (Silexan) has most often been used by adults in doses of 80-160 mg by mouth daily for up to 10 weeks. Lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy and various topical products such as massage oils and lotions. Can […]

The flower head is made up of multiple of tiny flowers. Lavender plants bloom in summer in white, purple, blue and lavender colors, depending on the variety. The aromatic flowers are dried or distilled to extract the scent. At the end of the flowering season, seeds develop on the flower head. Why doesn’t My lavender […]

Several small studies have shown that lavender can help improve behavior and improve sleep in patients with dementia. What is the best essential oil for dementia? Here are 7 of the most beneficial and most commonly used essential oils with regard to dementia: Bergamot. Forgetfulness is one of the most frustrating symptoms for someone with […]

Lavender has a delicate, sweet smell that is floral, herbal, and evergreen woodsy at the same time. It has soft, powdery, or smokey notes as well. Some lavenders have a more medicinal camphor smell that is closer to the balsamic resin scent of rosemary. How would you describe lavender? It has a wonderful and aromatic […]

Lavender has a delicate, sweet smell that is floral, herbal, and evergreen woodsy at the same time. It has soft, powdery, or smokey notes as well. Some lavenders have a more medicinal camphor smell that is closer to the balsamic resin scent of rosemary. Do lavender flowers smell? Lavender makes a wonderful addition to your […]

All are scented, some more than others – so sniff before you buy! If you cut your Lavender in mid-July, and hang in a warm dry place indoors, the deep blue colour can last all year round and you can top up the scent with a few drops of Lavender Oil once it starts to […]

An olfactory hallucination (phantosmiaolfactory hallucination (phantosmiaPhantosmia (phantom smell), also called an olfactory hallucination or a phantom odor, is smelling an odor that is not actually there. It can occur in one nostril or both. Unpleasant phantosmia, cacosmia, is more common and is often described as smelling something that is burned, foul, spoiled, or rotten.https://en.wikipedia.org › […]

Now, new research is suggesting that one fragrant compound present in lavender can lessen anxiety by stimulating the nose to pass signals to the brain. Share on Pinterest New research brings scientific proof that lavender relieves anxiety by affecting the brain through smell. What does lavender do to your brain? Lavender affects human EEG pattern […]

In modern fragrance, lavender is lightly used in ‘feminine’ scents, although it turns up in plenty of ‘shared’ colognes and men’s fragrances; it works well alongside other aromatic ingredients like pine, sage and rosemary, as well as patchouli, oakmoss, bergamot, neroli and orange blossom. Is lavender a masculine scent? In perfume history, lavender has for […]

Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular and versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy. Distilled from the plant Lavandula angustifolia, the oil promotes relaxation and believed to treat anxiety, fungal infections, allergies, depression, insomnia, eczema, nausea, and menstrual cramps. Can you apply lavender oil directly to skin? You can put it on your […]

Lavender can be used by itself or in combination with other herbs such as white sage, sweetgrass or palo santo as a smudge to cleanse your environment of negativity, and neutralize any stale, lingering bad vibes. What is the spiritual meaning of lavender? Lavender flowers represent purity, silence, devotion, serenity, grace, and calmness. Purple is […]

Since the flower lavender has healing properties, the color is also regarded as a healing color that provides calm and relaxation. The color also symbolizes purity and cleanliness. What does lavender symbolize color? Lavender flowers represent purity, silence, devotion, serenity, grace, and calmness. Purple is the color of royalty and speaks of elegance, refinement, and […]

Lavender is one of the most renowned scents and herbs in the world of holistic health. Health benefits aside, this tall plant grows in massive bushes that appear like purple waves across a field, thus making lavender farms an insta-worthy destination for many. What is lavender most known for? Lavender was used to scent drawers, […]