Lavender Lavender is also known as perfume plant, spiritual herb, vanilla, yellow vanilla, and Lavender. It is native to the Mediterranean coast, various parts of Europe and the Oceania Islands, and was later widely cultivated in the United Kingdom and Yugoslavia. Its leaves are beautiful and elegant in color, and its blue-purple inflorescences are long and beautiful. It is a new perennial cold-resistant flower in the courtyard. It is suitable for planting in clusters or strips along the flower path, and can also be viewed in pots. Lavender has been a very common herb since Roman times and is known as the "Queen of Herbs" because of its most powerful effects. It has been widely used in medical treatment since ancient times. Both the stems and leaves can be used as medicine. They have the effects of strengthening the stomach, promoting sweating, and relieving pain. It is a good medicine for treating colds, abdominal pain, and eczema. There are also TV series, movies, poems, etc. named after this. Basic information

◆Name

Lavender

◆Scientific name/Latin name

lavandula pedunculata

◆English name

Lavender

◆Alias

Perfume plant, vanilla, vanilla, yellow vanilla

◆Language of Flowers

Waiting for romantic love

As long as you breathe hard, you can see miracles!

◆Family and Genus

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Every year from May to October, lavender is in bloom. Order: Lamiales

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Lavandula

Flower language: Chinese: Waiting for love; English: Waiting for love; Japanese: 爱のために in standby; Korean: ?1?7?9?6?3?5 ?8?5?9?9 ?0?5?0?5?1?9

◆Color

Blue, purple, blue-violet, pink, white

Most blue The hometown of purple lavender is the Mediterranean region of southern Europe and the southern foothills of the Alps. (including Provence)

There are two types of pink lavender

French lavender is produced in the French plateau.

Lodden Pink lavender is produced in Scotland.

White lavender is produced in Scotland and northern England and Wales.

◆Origin distribution

Original in the Mediterranean Along the coast, various parts of Europe and the Oceania Islands, such as the small town of Provence in southern France, it was later widely planted in the United Kingdom and Yugoslavia. It is also planted in large quantities in Tennessee in the United States and Hokkaido in Japan.

The northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang are located in the same latitude zone as Provence in France, and have similar climate and soil conditions. They are a lavender planting base and the hometown of lavender in China. Xinjiang’s lavender has been listed among the top eight in the world. One of the well-known varieties. It likes dryness. Its flowers are shaped like wheat ears with slender stems. The flowers are covered with star-shaped fine hairs. There are small purple-blue flowers on the tips. The long and narrow leaves are gray-green and can be as tall as a plant. Reaching 90cm, usually blooms in June. Whenever the flowers bloom and the wind blows, the entire lavender field rises and falls like deep purple waves, which is very beautiful.

◆Main uses

In ancient times, people used it to take fragrant baths at a sufficient water temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. Add lavender wrapped in gauze and put it in the bathtub for 30 minutes.

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Then dry the body naturally. In summer, it can repel mosquitoes, sterilize and remove sweat. Over time, the body will have a lingering fragrance. It is said that Xiang Fei used this bath to get her name.

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Morphological characteristics

Lavender is a perennial herb or The small shrub, although called grass, is actually a small purple-blue flower. Lavender grows in clusters and has many branches. It usually grows upright. The plant height varies from 30 to 40 centimeters and 45 to 90 centimeters depending on the species. In mountainous areas with quite high altitudes, a single plant can grow up to 1 meter. The leaves are alternate, oval and pointed, or have larger needle-shaped leaves with recurved edges. The spikes are terminal, 15-25 cm long; the lower part of the corolla is cylindrical, and the upper part is lip-shaped, with an upper lip with 2 lobes and a lower lip with 3 lobes; the flowers are about 1.2 cm long and come in blue, deep purple, pink, white and other colors, common It is purple-blue and blooms from June to August. The whole plant has a light aroma with a hint of woody sweetness, because the villi on the flowers, leaves and stems all contain oil glands. The oil glands burst when lightly touched, releasing the aroma.

Cultivation and Utilization

Lavender angustifolia is the most commonly cultivated species of this genus, and many different types of varieties have been cultivated. Other species commonly grown for ornamental purposes are Spanish lavender, toothleaf lavender, and fernleaf lavender.

Lavender flower spikes can be used as dried flowers and ornaments. The lavender, fragrant flowers and flower buds can be used to make incense jars and sachets. Seal the dried flowers in a bag to make a sachet. Put the sachet in the wardrobe to make the clothes fragrant and prevent insects. termite. The commercial cultivation of lavender mainly involves obtaining lavender flowers to extract lavender essential oil. Lavender essential oil can be used as a fungicide and essential oil used in aromatherapy.

Spanish lavender (originating in the Mediterranean, was later introduced to Australia, and became an invasive species throughout Australia.

Lavender in the cultivation garden: Spanish lavender flowers secrete large amounts of These nectars can produce high-quality honey. Countries around the Mediterranean are the main producing areas of lavender honey. Lavender flowers can be used to make lavender jam, and can be used as ingredients and decorations in Western cakes. Lavender can be used in cooking. For spices, lavender can be used alone, or mixed with other herbs to make Provence spices.

Cultivation and management

It is a small perennial shrub that can generally be used for about 10 years, depending on the variety. Extensive, easy to cultivate, likes sunlight, is heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant, extremely cold-tolerant, barren-tolerant, and salt-alkali resistant. The cultivation site requires sufficient sunshine and good ventilation. The time required from sowing to flowering (or harvesting) is: 18~ 20 weeks. Lavender should be grown in large containers, but to prevent over-humidity, pottery pots or smaller plastic pots should not be used unless the lavender has grown to a considerable size. It can endure heat and humidity. If it is exposed to waterlogging for a long time, the roots will rot. When planting outdoors, be careful not to let rain fall directly on the plants. After May, they need to be moved to a place where there is no direct sunlight, and ventilation should be increased to lower the ambient temperature and keep them cool. Spend the hot summer safely. Pay attention to sunshine, moisture, temperature, and patience.

1. Soil: Suitable for slightly alkaline or neutral sandy soil, and you must choose a well-drained medium. Mix 1/3 pearlite, 1/3 vermiculite, and 1/3 peat moss. If planting in the open field, pay attention to soil drainage and mound the soil into a bed before planting.

2. Watering: Lavender does not like water retention at the roots. After watering it thoroughly, water should be given when the soil is dry. The surface culture medium should be dry and the interior should be moist. The main watering should be when the leaves are slightly wilted. In the morning, avoid sunlight and do not splash water on the leaves and flowers, otherwise they will easily rot and breed diseases and insect pests. The continuously humid environment will cause the roots to not have enough air to breathe and cause poor growth, or even the entire plant will die suddenly, which is the reason for the failure of cultivating lavender. Often right here.

3. Light: Lavender is a full-sun plant. It needs sufficient sunlight and a moderately humid environment. An environment that can provide full sun is better. It can also grow in half-sun, but flowering is rare. In summer, at least 50% of the sunlight should be blocked and ventilation should be increased to lower the ambient temperature, so that although the growth will be weakened, it will not die. Lavender can grow well on flat ground in winter and should be cultivated in full sunlight.

4. Temperature: Lavender is semi-heat-tolerant and cool. It likes warm winters and cool summers. Suitable growth temperature: 15-25℃, and can grow at 5-30℃. Limiting temperature: above 35℃, if it is above 38-40℃ for a long time, the top stems and leaves will turn yellow. In northern winter, dormancy begins when the temperature is below 0℃ for a long time. During dormancy, mature seedlings can withstand low temperatures of -20~-25℃.

5. Fertilization: For fertilization, bone meal can be placed in the pot soil as a base fertilizer (used every three months). For small seedlings, Huabao No. 2 (20--20--20) can be used. For adult plants, Then apply a higher phosphorus fertilizer such as Huabao No. 3 (20-30-20). Apply light fertilizer.

6. Pruning: Lavender flowers have the richest essential oil content. When used, they are mainly flowers or inflorescences. In order to facilitate harvesting, some small inflorescences in the early stage of cultivation may be trimmed with large scissors, and the newly grown ones can be trimmed. The inflorescences are of uniform height, which facilitates one harvest. Some varieties can reach 90 centimeters in height. This method is also used to keep the plants low, encourage more branches and blooms, and increase harvest. It must be pruned after flowering. The plant can be pruned to 2/3 of its original size. The plant will be stronger and easier to grow. Pruning should be done in cool seasons such as spring and autumn, usually in spring. Pruning in autumn will affect cold resistance. When pruning, be careful not to cut into the lignified parts to prevent the plant from weakening and dying.

7 common diseases:

When annual sown seedlings or cutting seedlings are affected, the first signs of plant wilting, water loss, and leaf color are dim, and the tops of leaves and branches bend downward and droop, and budding occurs. The performance is most obvious during the period. In mild cases, they can recover at night, but in severe cases, they will die in two or three days. The roots will rot and the stem vessels will turn brown and become shiny. In addition to the same morbid symptoms as those in the seedling stage, seedlings over three years old have wilting symptoms that appear in the center or edge of the plant, gradually developing inward and outward. The branches wilt and die, and finally the whole plant dies. The degree of damage varies with the age of the plant and the variety. It usually starts in May and reaches its peak in July and August. French lavender has a severe disease, while the 2-417 variety from the former Soviet Union has a mild disease.

Propagation methods There are four main propagation methods of lavender: sowing, cutting, layering, and root division. Cutting and sowing methods are mainly used.

1. Seed propagation: Lavender seeds are small and suitable for transplanting. The sowing period is generally chosen in spring. In warm areas, it can be done from March to June or September to November every year. In cold areas, it is better to sow from April to June. Sowing can also be done in the greenhouse in winter. Germination days are about 14 to 21 days. Suitable temperature for germination: 18~24℃. Proper lighting is required after germination, as weak lighting can easily lead to leggy growth. Because the seeds have a long dormancy period, they should be soaked for 12 hours before sowing, and then soaked with 20-50ppm gibberellin for 2 hours before sowing. Before sowing, level the land and water it thoroughly. After the water seeps in, sow the seeds evenly, then cover with a layer of fine soil to a thickness of 0.2 cm, and cover with grass or plastic film to protect moisture. Keep the temperature at 15-25℃ and the seedbed must be moist. The seedlings will emerge in about 10 days. If no gibberellin treatment is used, it will take a month to germinate. It takes 1 to 3 months to germinate below 15°C. Pay attention to spraying water during the seedling stage. When the seedlings are too dense, they can be thinned appropriately. When the seedlings are about 10 cm high, they can be transplanted.

2. Propagation by cuttings: Cuttings are generally carried out in spring and autumn. Summer twig cuttings can also be used. The cutting medium can be 2/3 coarse sand mixed with 1/3 peat moss. Select well-developed and vigorous plants, select the top buds of annual semi-lignified branches with short, thick and unheaded nodes, and take cuttings at 8 to 10cm from the top. The incision of the cuttings should be close to the stem node and should be smooth to avoid breaking the phloem. Remove the leaves from the bottom 2 nodes, immerse them in water for 2 hours, and then cut them into the soil. Roots will appear in about 2 to 3 weeks. You can also choose annual branches of 8 to 10 cm. They will take root in about 40 days under the conditions of good drainage, keeping moist, and a bed temperature of 20 to 24°C.

Do not use cuttings from the terminal buds where inflorescences have appeared, because the flowering branches have aged and will cause rooting problems that will affect future growth. Cuttings are mulched and the land is prepared to make borders. After watering thoroughly, cover with film and take cuttings immediately. The depth is 5 to 8 cm, and the row spacing is 20 to 25 cm. Pay attention to raising the ground temperature to promote root development; prune extension branches frequently and remove flower spikes in time to promote branching and cultivate strong seedlings. The distance between planting plants is 60cm and the spacing between rows is 120cm. Water immediately after planting.

3. Propagation by division: It can be carried out in spring and autumn. Use 3-4-year-old plants. In spring, from March to April, use the old roots of the adult plants to divide them. Each branch has buds.

History

In ancient Greek times, lavender was called Nardus, sometimes simply called Nard. This name comes from a Syrian named Nard. (Naarda) city.

In ancient Rome, one pound of lavender flowers could be sold for one hundred denarii. This price was approximately equivalent to one month’s salary of a farm worker at that time, or 50 pounds of lavender flowers. Compensation for personal haircuts. The Romans would add lavender to bathwater along with various herbs, and they introduced this bathing method to Britain.

During the era of the Black Death, workers making gloves in Grasse, France, often soaked leather in lavender oil, and many workers escaped the plague. There may be some truth to this story, as the plague germ is spread by fleas, and lavender repels fleas.

Common varieties

There are 28 native species of lavender in the world. The lavender in Provence is mainly divided into 3 categories:

1. Native lavender: and Known as British lavender, it has the best quality and is mostly used to make high-end perfumes and spices. It has thin leaves and short flower spikes.

2. Long-spike lavender: Also known as mint lavender, it has wider leaves, longer flower stems and flower spikes.

3. Hybrid lavender: It is a hybrid of the above two species and is cultivated in large quantities. Most of the lavender in Provence flower fields now is this kind.

In addition to the varieties specially extracted for essential oils, there are also some varieties that can be used as cut flowers or flower beds. Currently, the more common ones are sweet lavender, feather-leaf lavender, tooth-leaf lavender, true lavender, etc. Lady Lavender, the winner of the National Flower Variety Breeding Award, is the most eye-catching among potted plant combinations. It is most suitable for annual cultivation. If you sow seeds this autumn, lush and fragrant flowers will bloom next spring, and the uniform plants will bloom continuously. Munster lavender blooms light blue flowers from June to August every year. Its leaves are grey-green, lacy and fragrant. The flowering is later than that of Lady Lavender, and the neatness is not as good as that of Lady Lavender.

Lavender is divided into two varieties, English lavender and French lavender. However, it does not matter where it grows. The lavender growing in Provence, France is exactly the English lavender, which is cold-resistant lavender.

Nine kinds of common lavender

* Lavandula angustifolia (Lavandula angustifolia)

* Canary lavender (Lavandula canariensis)

* Lavandula dentata (Lavandula dentata) Lavender

* Lavender (Lavandula lanata)

* Broad-leaf lavender (Lavandula latifolia)

* Fern leaves Lavender (Lavandula multifida)

* Lavender (Lavandula pinnata)

* Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas)

* Green lavender (Lavandula viridis)

Application value

1. Basic value

Its leaves are beautiful and elegant, and its blue-purple inflorescences are long and beautiful. It is a new perennial cold-resistant flower in the courtyard. It is suitable for planting in clusters or strips along the flower path, or as a potted plant. It is also an important flavor raw material in the world today. Lavender can be used for medicinal purposes and is also a good nectar plant. Lavender has been a very common herb since Roman times and is known as the "Queen of Herbs" because of its most powerful effects. Lavender is also known as an "aromatic herb" and is suitable for any skin. It promotes cell regeneration, accelerates wound healing, improves acne, abscesses, eczema, and balances sebum secretion. It has a miraculous effect on burns and sunburns, inhibits bacteria, and reduces scars. It has been widely used in medical treatment since ancient times. Both the stems and leaves can be used as medicine. They have the effects of strengthening the stomach, promoting sweating, and relieving pain. It is a good medicine for treating colds, abdominal pain, and eczema. It has a wide range of curative effects and can treat at least 70 kinds of diseases. It is widely distributed and easy to obtain. In ancient times when medical treatment was scarce, it was called the "poor man's herb". Lavender is also known as the "peaceful perfume plant", and its flower language is "fragrance". The whole plant is fragrant. The aroma remains unchanged after the plant is dried. The flowers can also be used as sachets. Its aroma can refresh the brain and improve eyesight, make people comfortable, and repel mosquitoes and flies. Put a few hay trees in wardrobes and bookcases to repel insects and prevent moths, and the fragrance will last for years. In 1999 lavender was selected as Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association. Lavender has almost no pests or diseases and does not need to be sprayed with pesticides.

The utilized parts are mainly dried or fresh flowers. When harvesting, use scissors to cut off the inflorescences. Generally, the best harvesting time is 10 a.m. on a sunny day. If you want to preserve it, dry it for later use, or put it directly indoors for incense. Pharmacologically, lavender has the effects of calming nerves, treating insomnia, and promoting appetite, but the suitable amount for consumption per day is between 3 and 5 grams, and the essential oil is between 1 and 4 drops. This does not apply to bathing and incense.

A: Cut flowering branches and place them directly in a vase for viewing. Dried flower branches can also be woven into fragrant garlands.

B: Put about 100 grams of lavender in a small cloth bag and flow it into the bathtub along with the hot water. Be careful not to make it too hot. Too much heat will cause the skin to perspire and prevent it from absorbing the medicinal ingredients. After washing, the whole body will be fragrant. , feel comfortable all over, and then go for a good sleep, the whole SPA is complete. Helps blood circulation and has the effect of repelling mosquitoes and flies.

Lavender is also produced in China, but it is unknown whether it comes from the Mediterranean. Because its flowers are shaped like wheat ears and the inflorescence axis is sparsely covered with short white hairs, it is called "wheat bran grass" in rural areas of China. Its leaves are rough with short strigose hairs on both sides, ovate or broadly ovate, 3 to 11 cm long and 1.5 to 7.5 cm wide. The apex is long and acuminate, the base is round or wide wedge-shaped, the edges are coarsely serrated, and the petiole is 1 cm long. ~8cm. It can cure itchy skin and dampness.

Whenever the wind blows, the entire lavender field rises and falls like deep purple waves, which is very beautiful.

In the Middle Ages, lavender has been widely used by medical institutions in Western European societies. At that time, lavender's insecticidal and antibacterial effects had long been recognized. In the past, people usually placed lavender sachets in cupboards to repel insects. The Romans praised its antibacterial properties and used lavender to bathe and clean wounds. Applying its moisturizing balm all over the body after bathing in summer can also be used to fight mosquito bites.

Lavender is an aromatic plant of the Lamiaceae family. Because of its fragrant and pleasant smell, it is the most popular one in the herb garden and is known as the "Queen of Fragrant Herbs". Because of its rich aroma, which makes people feel calm and calm, and has the effect of cleansing the body and mind, the ancient Romans often used lavender to incense them in baths, and the Greeks used lavender to treat coughs. Chefs in France and some other Western European countries use it in food, such as cake decorations, or soak it in vegetable oil. It has been used as a raw material for perfume for many years. One of the main ingredients in the famous French perfume "Chanel No. 5" is lavender oil. In recent years, it has been widely used in beauty products. Although it does not have much effect on changing the texture of the skin, people like its aromatic scent.

2. Lavender is used in pillows

The main functions of lavender pillows: pleasant fragrance, calming the mind, relaxing the body, and caring and soothing the mood.

Made with wild air-dried lavender filling, filling: lavender hollow fiber, "Lavender has a pleasant fragrance, calms the mind, relaxes the body, and cares for and soothes the mood." In folk medicine, lavender is good for pain, stroke, It has good effects on numbness, etc. Due to its beautiful color and charming fragrance, lavender has gradually stepped out of the category of traditional medicinal herbs. When a person sleeps, the head temperature causes the active ingredients of the medicine in the pillow to slowly emit aroma and condense around the pillow. The medicine is absorbed through the oral cavity, pharyngeal cavity mucosa and skin, thus achieving the effect of dredging qi and blood and curing diseases by smelling the fragrance. Let you play a healthy role in sleep.

3. Lavender herbal tea

A. Lavender is an evergreen aromatic shrub native to southern Europe. The narrow leaves are gray downy and the flowers are grey-blue and grow on slender stems. The leaves, flowers, and stems are covered with oil glands and have an elegant and fragrant smell.

B. Lavender has been a very common herb in Roman times. Because it has the most effects, it has the reputation of "aromatic herb" and is called the "Queen of Vanillas". The aroma of lavender can refresh the brain and improve eyesight. , makes people comfortable, relieves anxiety, and can repel mosquitoes and flies. Putting a few hay in wardrobes and bookcases can repel insects and prevent moths. The fragrance will last for several years, extending the service life of clothes. In 1999 lavender was selected as Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association.

C. Lavender has a mellow smell and is becoming more and more popular among the public. Drinking lavender tea can regulate the normal secretion of sebaceous glands, which is beneficial to oily skin and oily hair. It can improve sleep and play a role in beauty and health care. In addition, lavender is also widely used in fields such as regulating menstruation, eczema and acne, and weight loss.

D. The quality identification of lavender is mainly based on the smell. The stronger the smell of lavender, the better the quality of lavender. However, ordinary lavender has a weak taste and a less mellow fragrance. You can use your nose to identify it for yourself and learn some knowledge while tasting it!

Note: Do not come into contact with metal utensils during use. Metal will react chemically with the pharmacological ingredients of herbal tea and natural powder, affecting the effect!

4. Medicinal value of lavender

Lavender essential oil has been used as the following raw materials by pharmaceutical manufacturers because of its bactericidal, analgesic, sedative and other effects;

A. API for treating headaches, insomnia, wounds, sterilization, burns, joint pain, heartbeat, scars, and respiratory system.

B. API for treating acne, burns, mosquito bites, psoriasis, and eczema.

C. It is a raw material for treating and regulating the hormonal system, menstrual pain before and after the menstrual period, joint pain, depression, indigestion, weight loss and body contouring.

D. It is a raw material for treating early stage colds and coughs; promoting capillary blood circulation and stabilizing blood pressure.

E. Raw materials for treating the central nervous system, relieving anxiety, improving insomnia and other nervous systems.

5 Lavender is used in wedding photography

Lavender wedding photography is an outdoor wedding photo shoot, which takes wedding photos of couples on a lavender farm.

Indoor wedding photos are no longer popular, and couples prefer to take photos of outdoor scenery. After wedding photography turned to outdoor shooting, lavender wedding photos, which represent love and longing, are even more popular among prospective couples!

Other applications

Lavender powder

●Effects

Treat acne, nourish hair, relieve pain, calm nerves, and regulate endocrine , beautify the skin, soothe the nerves, fade scars, remove acne marks, improve sleep, improve women's diseases, and eliminate depression.

●Introduction

Lavender is known as the "King of Herbs", with a fresh and elegant aroma and mild nature. It is recognized as the most calming, soothing and hypnotic plant. Relieve tension, calm the mind, calm the mind, heal wounds, and remove scars. Oil control, regeneration, anti-inflammatory, repair. A shrub native to the Mediterranean coast, it is now a common garden plant in Europe due to its practical value and environmental beautification function. When the flowers bloom, there is a sea of ??purple flowers. The lavender fields in Provence in southern France are particularly famous. There are many species of lavender, most of them have small blue-purple flowers, and there are also pink or white varieties. Lavender, also known as the "peaceful perfume plant", the ancient Romans and Persians have long known how to use fresh lavender to make aromatic baths to eliminate fatigue and aches and make the body feel refreshed; its genus name comes from the Latin "Lavare" means bathing and cleaning. In the Middle Ages, lavender was regarded as the embodiment of love, symbolizing purity and innocence. Its fresh smell and insect-proof properties led to widespread cultivation. European women like to collect lavender, dry it and put it in a small cloth bag, and then put it close to their body when going out to prevent external bacterial infection. On the battlefield, lavender oil was often used to disinfect wounds. Lavender is also often used as a beauty and anti-inflammatory product. For example, soaking fresh lavender in hot water to steam your face has the effects of cleaning the skin, anti-inflammatory and balancing oil secretion; or frying the juice to apply it to cuts, lacerations, etc. It can prevent infection and inflammation; if it is rubbed into the skin and covered with bee bites, it can exert a slight anesthetic effect to reduce swelling and pain. Made into sachets, it can be placed in the cupboard instead of mothballs to incense and repel insects. Adding dried lavender flowers to hot water during a bath can warm the body and aid sleep (it can also be used as a scented pillow). In terms of consumption, in addition to being brewed into tea, Europeans have long known that lavender has the function of strengthening the stomach. Therefore, lavender is often added as a seasoning in cooking, or mixed with vinegar, wine, and jelly to add aroma; lavender is used in preparations. The resulting sauce is particularly flavorful, and it is said that Queen Elizabeth I of England was its loyal fan. When the body suffers from some kind of pollution, or the body becomes acidic, the most obvious symptoms are emotional tension and restlessness. For example, beauties who eat snacks desperately at night and feel lazy and unwilling to move on weekends have eating disorders caused by emotional stress. The fragrant smell of lavender can calm the nerves, relieve pain and calmness, and have a soothing effect on insomnia, headaches and restlessness.

Effects of lavender:

1. Refresh the mind and enhance memory; it is very helpful for learning.

2. It relieves nerves, nourishes the mood, and has the magical effect of promoting sleep.

3. Promote blood circulation, treat acne and nourish hair.

4. Suppress high blood pressure, nasal sensitivity and asthma, etc.

5. Regulate physiological functions.

Superfine lavender powder 6. Enhance immunity.

7. Maintains respiratory function, has a good effect on rhinopharyngeal catarrh, and can be used for bathing.

8. Can prevent viral and infectious diseases.

9. Remove odor and purify the air.

10. To remove ants, cockroaches and mites, it can be placed in the wardrobe or under the pillow.

●Tips for use

1. Facial mask: Take 10g of lavender powder, mix it with water, egg white, or milk to form a paste. Apply evenly to face and wash off after 20 minutes.

2. Steam your face. Before applying the mask, steam your face to open the pores and better absorb the mask. At this time, you can sprinkle about 10g of lavender powder into the steaming vessel. ——The fragrance of flowers is astounding, refreshing, calming and soothing, soothing nerves and moisturizing the skin.

3. Take a bath and sprinkle about 5g of lavender powder into the bathtub. It can shrink the skin all over the body, supply nutrients, scent the body and relieve stress.

●Dietary taboos

Everyone can eat it, 2 to 3 grams each time. Patients with low blood pressure should use it in moderation to avoid slow reactions and sleepiness. Lavender powder is also an emmenagogue and should be avoided by women in early pregnancy.

Lavender tea is brewed from dried flower buds. Put a large spoonful into the pot, then pour boiling water into it. It only takes 5 minutes to simmer and you can enjoy it. It is sweet and delicious without adding honey and sugar. The strong aroma of this tea is pleasant, has no side effects, and has many functions such as calming, relaxing digestive tract spasms, cooling and refreshing, eliminating flatulence, aiding digestion, preventing nausea and dizziness, alleviating anxiety and nervous migraines, preventing colds, etc. Benefits, drinking it can also help recovery when you are hoarse and lose your voice, so it is known as the "best partner for office workers". Lavender tea is light green when first brewed, and then gradually turns blue or purple. If you add a few drops of lemon juice to the tea soup, it turns pink, which is very pleasing to the eye. You should pay attention to the dosage during pregnancy and do not drink continuously. When brewing alone, the concentration should not exceed twice; when mixing and brewing, a small amount is appropriate

In addition to being brewed into tea, Europeans have known for a long time that lavender has the function of strengthening the stomach. Therefore, lavender is often added as a seasoning in cooking, or mixed with vinegar, wine, or jelly to add aroma. Sauces made with lavender are particularly flavorful. It is said that Queen Elizabeth I of England is a loyal fan.

Secret fragrance of lavender

The fragrance of lavender is a kind of half-dream and half-awake state in life. It is extremely faint and engraved in the bottom of my heart.

When this light blue-purple flower blooms, its fragrance can be smelled as far away as ten miles away; and what’s even more wonderful is that even if you stand in a large flower field, the fragrance you smell is still the same. It is light and gentle, unlike other fragrant flowers that rush to incense people. Walking leisurely through the flowers, there is a cold fragrance left on the corner of the clothes, which is far away like the mood of first love. It is said that lavender got its name from this.

The fragrance of lavender is neither as light as jasmine nor as resentful as tuberose. It is so peaceful and beautiful, and it goes its own way and doesn't care about other people's opinions. People who like it will like it very much, and people who don't like it will avoid it after smelling it once. Such a unique fragrance is always connected to a farther and deeper melancholy. Melancholy, but not resentful, like the faint moonlight after autumn, like longing across thousands of rivers and mountains.

The love for lavender fragrance is a complex - a complex of attachment and nostalgia. Among the various fragrances, it does not have the strong emotion of a rose, nor is it as indifferent as a lily, but it cannot be erased by anything - it is the fragrance that remains in the heart after the wind has passed, and the faint moonlight in the clear night flows from the violin. The music, the old clothes unearthed from the bottom of the cabinet; it is the peach blossoms of March in my youth, even the color of the sunshine has begun to peel off, but the smile of the boy outside my love is still bright; it is also the unfinished dream , I wake up with only melancholy that cannot be resolved... Or, rather than saying that lavender is a large field of purple blooming in the fields, or the fragrance floating in the air, it is better to say that it is something in memory.

Lavender is almost a footnote to melancholy. People who like lavender must be very emotional people who are attached to everything.

A woman who loves lavender must have a special scent that allows you to recognize her in a crowd at a glance: quiet, elegant, and mature. Only women who have experienced relationships and life experiences can truly understand and appreciate lavender.

For men, the fragrance of lavender is just like the skirt of a woman’s skirt, white, purple, blue, pink, floating lightly and shyly or wildly and seductively in the wind. It is the first fragrance of lavender. The ignited love for women is tender but not erotic.

Hope it can be helpful to you.