Lavender Scents One Of Nature's Wonder Fragrances

By Linda Maynard


This plant is not only eye catching with a pleasing smell it also has a number of healing and soothing properties that are greatly beneficial to both humans and domestic animals. Lavender Scents are known to be stress reducing and assist in creating an ambiance for a good night's sleep. Its many medicinal and culinary usages were discovered far back in the mists of time by primitive cultures. These qualities have now all been affirmed by various modern day scientific research programs.

Lavender cultivation is undertaken across the globe and enormous fields of Russian, Italian, English and French plants are annually harvested. The herb is however also popular in small and large home gardens and as a potted plant. When in flower the plants are covered in tiny florets ranging in color from deep bluish purples to light shades of lilac.

Most well known for its unique calming and sleep inducing properties the plant has numerous other beneficial attributes as well. It has been scientifically proven that the herb is highly useful to calm nervousness and help people to rest and sleep well. Further studies have discovered benefits that include spasm release, keeping blood vessels open and lessening nervous tension.

It is widely used in teas, sweets, cakes and certain Asian foods. It can be ingested, inhaled and added to massage oils. Spraying a bedroom or sleeping on a scented cushion has also proved an excelled remedy for sleeplessness. Regardless of how it is used its benefits are an accepted fact. The strength of the natural oil used will determine the result's effectiveness.

This herb belongs to the mint family and originated from regions such as Asia, India, around the Mediterranean and eastern and western Africa. It is however nowadays found almost anywhere where one finds abundant sunshine and sandy soil conditions. The fragrance itself is popular and for this reason the industry is using it in many bathroom toiletries. Over decades and through research the best varieties have been identified to ensure maximum yield and the highest quality.

The herb has a distinct taste and sweet smell which lends itself to cake baking and candy making. The flowers yield large quantities of nectar and its honey is often a first choice. Lavender syrup lends a special flavor to certain condiments and candies. The floral stalks are a sweet smelling decoration to any plate of food.

Medicinally it features as one of the most used herbs. Hospitals have been using its essential oils since World War I. It is extensively utilized in products that soothe insect bites, diaper rash, inflamed skin conditions, burns and headaches. Uninfected wounds may heal quicker when treated with honey derived from its flowers.

Now to add to this extensive repertoire Lavender Scents have launched a range of fragrances for young and old of both sexes. Distinctive and popular either natural smelling or spiced up with other herbs and spices the perfumes cater for all tastes. More information can be found online.




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