Lavender Flowers (Organic)

Bulk Herbs: Lavender Flowers, Organic
Lavandula angustifolia

Format: Flowers
Size: 1 oz package

Also known as: Lavandula (spp, intermedia, pendunculata, officinalis and angustifolia) English Lavender, Broad-leaf Lavender, Grande Lavander and True Lavender.

Farming Type: Organic
Origin: France

~ ENGLISH LAVENDER ~

Lavandula angustifolia is the classic lavender that most people are familiar with. It can also be found on the market as Common Lavender, French Lavender (when it comes from France), True Lavender, or Lavender. You may also see it labeled as Lavandula officinalis. This little greyish purple flower is known for its sweet floral aroma and medicinal properties.

~ LAVANDIN ~

Lavandula x intermedia is quickly becoming a popular ‘Lavender’ species on the market. It can sometimes be found as Dutch Lavender, but is often sold as Lavender. We are slowly seeing it labeled properly as Lavandin. These bluish purple flowers have a brighter color in comparison to the English Lavender. Lavandin has an equally characteristic sweet floral lavender aroma, with a slight camphor note. Lavender flowers are approved by the German Commission E for promoting both a healthy mood and healthy circulation. The scent of lavender has shown to have positive effects on mood within certain adult populations and can help to alleviate mild feelings of agitation or distress. As a spice, lavender is best known as an important aspect of French cuisine and is an integral ingredient in herbs de Provence seasoning blends.

Lavender may be used on its own to give a delightful, floral flavor to desserts, meats, and breads. The flowers can also be layered within sugar to infuse it with its distinctive aroma for use in cookies and candies. Similar to cilantro, some individuals perceive the taste of lavender in a manner that is undesirable within cuisine. An estimated 10% of the population interprets lavender to have a soapy and unsavory flavor. For this reason, it may be wise to exercise caution while using lavender as a flavoring agent. Lavender has been thought for centuries to arouse passions as an aphrodisiac, and is still one of the most recognized scents in the world.

In magick, Lavender is is ruled by mercury and air, which makes it an excellent herb to improve communication of all times. Be in relationships, work or even public speaking, It is also a good herb to use in spells when you feel stuck and need help finding your way out of difficult situations or a new perspective.

Keywords: Love, protection, communication, sleep, happiness, peace

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