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The Lavenders Lavandula are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants of
the mint family, The genus includes annuals, herbaceous plants,
sub-shrubs, and small shrubs. At Lavender Hill, we mainly grow L.
angustifolia.Grosso, because its stems are so hardy and weavable. The
ancient Greeks called the plant "nardus" after the Syrian city of Nardia.
The Romans used it in their baths to scent the waters and to restore the
skin.
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Today, aromatherapists use lavender to calm and balance strong emotions
such as
frustration, irritability, nervous anxiety, panic, hysteria and insomnia,
and to cleanse and soothe the heart, allowing for a release of anger, the
emotion which so often a cause for severe depression. To see its suggested
uses on the positive side, read "Orcas Lavender Weddings". The plant is
said to heal and release discord in people's physical, emotional, and
spiritual lives. One reason Jan loves weaving the stems is that the
process increases her feelings of peace and well-being.
In addition to its loftier goals, lavender serves a practical purpose: to
repel moths. Our sachets add fragrance and protection for your finest
cashmeres, woolens, and other natural fibers. |