Lavender
About Lavender
Lavender oil has been clinically shown to reduce anxiety comparable to lorazepam (Ativan) without the side effects. It has been used for 2,500 years - Romans bathed in it, Egyptians used it in mummification. English lavender (L. angustifolia) produces the best essential oil. Lavender honey is among the most prized in the world. It repels moths, mosquitoes, and fleas. The French produce 80% of the worlds lavender. It can live 15-20 years. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in poor, alkaline soil. Lavender shortbread and lavender lemonade are classic culinary uses. Over 450 varieties exist.
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