Friday, 13 September 2013

Flower of the Day - Spanish Lavender (Lavendula stoechus hybrid)

Flower of the Day - Spanish lavender
Energetic properties - settling, restoring and balancing


This variety of lavender has been hybridised to maximise its spectacular mauve "wings" or bracts. Quite a few of the flowers on this bush had multiple flower clusters and bracts.

Lavender has long been of my favourite flowers, and not surprisingly, lavender oil is also one of my favourites.  Lavender oil has been used traditionally as a remedy for sleeplessness, tension, nervousness and anxiety.  The best quality lavender oil is extracted from English lavender (Lavendula augustifolia). 

Aromatherapy is also a natural way to reduce stress and increase wellbeing.  Lavender oil can also be used in combination with bergamot, geranium, lemon, orange and eucalyptus oils. For more uses of lavender oil and aromatherapy visit In Essence, an Australian company that specialises in pure essential oils.

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