The Lavender Fairy

I have made a few jokes in my time about lavender. For example, I used to say, “It tastes perfumee...like licking grandma’s neck.” Now I’m not really sure what that means exactly, but I’m starting to regret my ridiculous comments about the subject (I don’t do that much mind you). I’m officially the biggest fan of this purple goodness! All forms actually!

With there being over 39 species of this flowering plant, how could we humans not have multiple uses and forms of this? We would be MAD not too!  This wondrous sister of mint, can be found as a balm, perfume, oil and in dry flower/bud form and then used to made dish soap, shower foams, lotions, bath bars and even muffins!

My personal favorite would be the dry flowers and just straight oil. The oil can be used as an antiseptic, to soothe bug bites, skin burns, headaches and help with anti-inflammatory issues. I also like to rub a little dab near my temples before bed. It helps release the stress of the day and allows me to dream of gorgeous purple flowing fields and rolling in them.

As for the dried lavender, well I like to wrap some up in a little satchel and place a few in a sock drawer, under a pillow and even in the closet. It’s amazing how great it hides that mothball smell. Add a tsp to a pot of herbal tea for a relaxing afternoon, or a ½ cup to a hot bubble bath to relax those muscles.  

We can also find dried lavender in the Herbs de Provencal mixed as supermarkets. Adds a floral note to a great mixture of savory, fennel, basil and thyme. Great flavor so add to fall soups and stews. Popcorn sprinkle? I think so!

We can also put the faith of our undergarments in the hands of good ol’ Dr. Bronner. Not only does this multi purpose soap do anything we ask it too, but also it will leave everything sparkly and smelling of lavender. And yes…the cats seem to enjoy it too!

Sanitation is also very important for everyone. So instead of scrubbing your paws with some lame smelling bar in soap, try EO’s French Lavender or Lavender and Aloe Foams. If you like, they make shower gel too!