Lavender

LAVENDER

aka Lavandula

GROW

Propagate: seedings

Light: shady

Water: twice a day

Soil: good drainage

Fertilizer: twice a month

USES

Treats Sleep Issues : If you regularly struggle with insomnia apnea or restless sleep patterns, it can negatively impact your life. By brewing a few lavender flowers in hot water, you can steep a wonderful tea that has been used to induce sleep and relaxation for thousands of years. This is closely linked to the flower’s impact on the nervous system, and can also help clear your mind of negative thoughts.

Anti-inflammatory Qualities : Everyone is looking for a reliable way to relax the body and mind, and lavender takes care of both. If you add these flowers to your bathwaterand take a nice long soak, the anti-inflammatory components can help in reducing the inflammation, The antioxidant properties of lavender are also quite potent and it is one of the most trusted applications of its flowers.

Skin Care : An easy, mobile way to always take care of your skin is to fill a spray bottle with lavender flowers. When your skin is feeling dry or irritated, simply spray some of the infused water on the area and enjoy the quick relief that it provides. This can also work for chronic conditions like psoriasis, eczema and acne.

Antiseptic Ability : Although many people turn to lavender for relaxation and aromatherapeutic applications, its effect on treating infection is impressive, to say the least. Many people apply crushed leaves on wounds and injuries for quick healing of the wounds as well as to prevent the development of infections on them.