DRIED LAVENDER

    It is a natural product that is at the intersection of beauty and utility. First of all, this evergreen shrub is appreciated for its essential oil. In general, lavender refers to those plants that use all parts: flowers, leaves, and stems. But most of all the oil is contained in the flowering tops of the shoots. A bath with such oil is effective as an anti-stress agent, and if you take it before bedtime, it will have a relaxing and soothing effect that will help with insomnia. They also use essential oil for inhalations as a remedy against colds, as it has a softening and antimicrobial effect. And scented candles based on lavender oil will not only fill the room with a wonderful smell, but will also have a disinfecting effect.

   It is known that lavender oil is an effective remedy against moths, lice, mosquitoes and other insects. It is also used for the production of perfumes and cosmetics, as well as ointments and creams that are used for skin lesions. After all, oil, due to the active compounds contained in it, is able to fight fungal diseases. For external use, lavender grass is used to prepare rinsing decoctions and infusions to improve the condition of the scalp and strengthen the hair.

It is known that such a decoction helps to reduce allergic reactions and irritations, helps to fight dandruff and provides the skin with biologically active compounds contained in lavender. According to the Mediterranean tradition, dried lavender grass is used in the form of spices, adding to sauces, meat and fish dishes, soups and salads. And lavender extract improves the taste and gives flavor to confectionery. Dried flowers of the plant are also used to decorate dishes. Indications: As modern studies have shown, lavender grass has: - sedative - anticonvulsant - analgesics - strengthening immunity - neuroprotective properties. Water infusion of the plant will be useful for neurasthenia, dizziness, headache. This infusion is recommended to increase appetite, in digestive disorders accompanied by pain in the gastrointestinal tract and biliary tract.