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and homeopathic / alternative forms of medicine
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Lavender in the
home
Lavender is also a great way to
get rid of those unwanted moths in your closets. Our Hand-Made
Tussies fit the bill perfectly!
Medicinal Uses/Indications
Lavender is
a recognized treatment for the following conditions and
symptoms:
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Restlessness
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Insomnia
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Abdominal
complaints
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Rheumatism
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Loss of
appetite
Lavender may
also be used externally for a variety of treatments.
Aromatherapists use it as a tonic in inhalation therapy to treat
nervous disorders and exhaustion. Herbalists treat skin
ailments, such as fungal infections, burns, wounds, eczema, and
acne, with lavender. It is also used externally in a healing
bath for circulatory disorders and as a rub for rheumatic
ailments.
Available Forms
Commercial
preparations are made from dried flower, dried herb, and
essential oil. Lavender is available in the following forms:
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Teas
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Dried
flower
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Infusions
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Tinctures
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Lavender
oil
Recipes
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Lavender Margaritas
1 cup tequila
1/3 cup triple sec
1/4 cup limeade concentrate
1 cup canned coconut milk
2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries
2 cups frozen unsweetened blueberries
4 ice cubes
1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
In a blender, combine the tequila, triple sec, coconut milk,
and lime juice. Cover and turn to high speed, then gradually
add berries and ice. Whirl until smooth and slushy. Pour
into glasses. You can rub glass rims with lime and dip the
rim in salt. Add a lavender sprig for garnish!
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Lavender Blueberry Muffins
¾ cup sugar
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. Baking powder
½ tsp. Salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 ¼ cups milk
1 tbsp. Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp. Finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp. Lavender culinary buds
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Combine first four dry
ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the
lemon juice with milk and let stand for 5 mins. Add the rest
of the wet ingredients including the lemon zest, lavender
and blueberries to the milk and lemon juice mixture.
Gradually stir wet ingredients into the dry ingredients
until all dry ingredients are moistened. Bake 25-30 minutes.
Cool completely before removing from pan. Makes 12 muffins. |
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