Lavender is known to be one of the most aromatic herbs in the world. This Mediterranean flowering exotic herb of the mint family ages back 2500 years. It has a lot of benefits and usefulness, home, gourmet food, drinks, and DIY skincare, all thanks to its aromatic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Despite its usefulness, It would surprise you that it is also very easy to grow lavender and maintain in your garden, the process is very simple and less expensive. This makes it a good option you must give a try in your garden.
- Lavender Has Air-Purifying Properties
Lavender is a natural air purifier. You could place fresh lavender flowers in your wardrobes for a nice soothing fragrance. This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance herb has a vibrant color that enhances the aesthetics of your garden. The sweet smell also attracts bees and butterflies. You could grow it in your home or office in gardens as well as in pots for a healthier environment.
- It Is Good for Great Skin
Lavender is well-known in the skincare industry for its soothing fragrance and experience. It makes a great anti-aging and antiseptic healing herb, due to its anti-inflammatory nature and antiseptic properties, Lavender is a big yes for all skin types. It can be used to combat skin issues like eczema, acne, and psoriasis, and used in defying fine lines and wrinkles on faces, and crow’s feet, just by applying the essential oil on the affected areas.
- It Has a Medicinal Effect on the Body
Apart from having an exquisite fragrance, lavender is also well known for its medicinal properties. It has been used as a herbal remedy since ancient times as an immediate relief against joint pains, bug bites, sunburns, and headaches. The essential oils are also known to reduce, inflammation, and are helpful in curing menstrual cramps.
- It Has a Medicinal Effect on the Body
Dried lavender flower heads can be used with dried chamomile flowers and other calming herbs for brewing tea or making lemonade. This magical beverage is known to cure headaches and anxiety.
The tea can also be used to cure dandruff by applying it to the scalp after shampooing.
- Used in Healthy and Tasty Cooking
Ranging from desserts like salads, cakes, crepes, tarts, ice creams, pancakes, cookies, scones, frostings, and hot chocolate, to a series of gourmet foods, lavender makes great recipe additives and turns any ordinary dishes into very tasty and special ones, all thanks to its vibrant taste and color.
To have a taste of this versatile plant in your meal, you can create some nice lavender salad dressing by mixing 6 tsp olive oil with 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp lime juice, 2 tsp vinegar and honey, and 1 tsp lavender buds in a blender. Then add to your salads as required.
You can also make some delicious lavender syrup by boiling 1 cup of water,1/2 sugar and 1 tsp dried lavender flowers. Stir occasionally and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain the lavender flowers and leave them to cool. You can also add lemon zest or honey for different variations. Enjoy with your cocktails, desserts, or teas.
Lavender is undoubtedly a very useful and versatile plant you should consider growing in your garden, all you need is the positive mindset, good seeds and the right planting materials. And in no time you will be enjoying the feel of this magical beauty in your garden.