Lavender and its Uses

Lavender and its uses in different sectors.

1. Botanic name: Lavandula ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- WELCOME

2. Plant Description The lavenders (botanic name Lavandula) are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is an Old World genus, found from Cape Verde and Canary Islands, southern Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, Lavender is native to the mountainous zones of the Mediterranean where it grows in sunny, stony habitats. Today, it flourishes throughout southern Europe, Australia, and the United States. Lavender is a heavily branched short shrub that grows to a height of roughly 60 centimeters (about 24 inches). Its broad rootstock bears woody branches with upright, rod like, leafy, green shoots. A silvery down covers the gray green narrow leaves, which are oblong and tapered, attached directly at the base, and curled spirally. Lavender leaves are oval or oblong in shapes that form curly spiral patterns

3. Lavender The English word lavender is generally thought to be derived from Old French lavandre, to wash, ultimately from the Latin lavare (to wash), referring to the use of infusions of the plants. The botanic name Lavandula was used by Linnaeus is considered to be derived from this. The other common names for this herb are common lavender, English lavender, French lavender, Garden lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula latifolia, and Lavandula officinalis.

4. Subgenera The lavenders are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Currently, Lavandula is considered to have three subgenera. Subgenus Lavandula is mainly of woody shrubs with entire leaves. It contains the principal species grown as ornamental plants and for oils. They are found across the Mediterranean region to northeast Africa and western Arabia.

5. Subgenus Fabricia consists of shrubs and herbs, and it has a wide distribution from the Atlantic to India. It contains some ornamental plants. Subgenus Sabaudia constitutes two species in the southwest Arabian peninsula and Eritrea, which are rather distinct from the other species, and are sometimes placed in their own genus Sabaudia.

6. Lavender flavors Flowers can be candied and are sometimes used as cake decorations. Lavender flavors baked goods and desserts (it pairs especially well with chocolate), and is also used to make "lavender sugar.

7. Usages Lavender oil is often used in other forms of integrative medicine, such as massage, acupuncture. Available Forms: Aromatherapy oil Bath gels Extracts Infusions Lotions Soaps Teas Tinctures Whole, dried flowers

8. A bee on a lavender flower Flowers yield abundant nectar from which bees make a high-quality honey. Monofloral honey is produced primarily around the Mediterranean, and is marketed worldwide as a premium product.

9. Oil production   Commercially the plant is grown mainly for the production of essential oil of lavender. This has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. These extracts are also used as fragrances for bath products. Lavandin, Lavandula × intermedia (also known as Dutch lavender), yields a similar essential oil, but with higher levels of terpenes including camphor, which add a sharper overtone to the fragrance.

10. Medical uses A number of studies have reported that lavender essential oil may be beneficial in a variety of conditions, including insomnia, alopecia (hair loss), anxiety, stress, bites, burns, headaches and pain. However, most of these studies have been small. Lavender is also being studied for antibacterial and antiviral properties. Lavender is used extensively with herbs and aromatherapy. A recent clinical study investigated anxiolytic effects and influence on sleep quality.

11. Lavender products They can be made into decorative crafts such as fresh or dried flower wreaths, bundles, sachets or potpourris and the most popular of all Lavender wands.

12. LAVENDER CRAFT They can be made into decorative crafts such as fresh or dried flower wreaths, bundles, sachets or potpourris and the most popular of all Lavender wands.

13. Lavender Flowers Facts This plant does not produce seeds. Propagation is via cuttings or root divisions. Lavender Flowers can be used for cooking. Lavender Flowers have more flavor and aroma when dried. Lavender Flowers are used as a culinary herb or to decorate dishes. Popular sprinkled on a glass of champagne. Rumored to have properties as a nerve tonic. Believed to help ward off the plague. The strong, enticing fragrance comes from the oil glands inside each part of the plant. Drives away insects and moths. A favorite of Queen Victoria, popular in England since. the lavender plant is easily recognizable from the broad rootstock and the green shoots that form outgrowths from the branches.

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