Lavender or Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
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Lavender is like a shrub with a globose growth it is greenish gray and in the Center of the flower it is of bluish flower spikes Lavender has many names it is from the Mediterranean Zone and part of Europe Spain, Portugal, Italy Croatia, France and part of America.
It is a branched plant that can not measure more than one meter in height. Its leaves are full and spherical. Its flowers are labiated and have a very small size and have a penetrating smell.
Lavender also known as lavándula is a shrub in the family Lamiaceae it blooms From the month of June
Recommendations for the cultivation of the lavender plant
The shrub should be sown in spring, the end of May should be pruned after flowering should be irrigated sparingly every week in summer and every 15 days in winter.
Medicinal properties of the lavender plant
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Lavender is a medicinal plant that has a diuretic, analgesic, antiseptic, relaxing, carminative, insecticidal, cholagogue, healing, calming, antirheumatic, antibacterial, antiviral effect, and also extracts an oil containing linalool, linaline, camphor, limonene, tannins and boreol, curamines and saponins.
Other medicinal uses:
- Used as a repellent for mosquitoes and mites found in cabinets, cabinets and wardrobes. In these cases it is recommended to use a handful of lavender leaves and tie it in a corner, its smell will move away even the spiders and the clothes leave a pleasant smell, in the same way its applied oil is used on the skin to ward off pests.
Source - Also as inflammatory for rheumatism or arthritis since it helps relax and calms the pain.
- Prevents insomnia.
- Control respiratory problems.
- It is recommended to treat muscular ailments.
- Relieves skin disorders.
- It is used to relax and relieve emotional and physical stress.
- It helps with blood circulation.
- Lavender leaves are prepared with mouth rinses and are effective to help eliminate bad breath.
Uses in cosmetology
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- Condition the hair
- Infusion of lavender flowers to condition hair after shampoo
- Massages apply diluted oil on the skin
- Fighting dandruff helps hair loss problem hair
In the kitchen
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The leaves and flowers of the lavender are edible and have a sweet taste, although in the end they feel a bit bitter, they are used in salads, jellies, and in different types of drinks; In addition, they are used to prepare sauces and ice cream.