{"id":1172,"date":"2024-06-24T13:40:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T13:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/?p=1172"},"modified":"2024-06-24T13:47:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T13:47:10","slug":"common-uses-of-lavender-culinary-crafts-medicinal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/common-uses-of-lavender-culinary-crafts-medicinal\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Uses of Lavender \u2013 Culinary, Crafts, Medicinal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lavender has been around for 2500 years. It is in the mint family and is known for its beauty, sweet smelling aroma, and its multiple uses. The Egyptians used lavender for mummification and perfume. In the Middle Ages it was used by Catholics in stews to ward off evil spirits. The ancient Romans used lavender for its antiseptic and healing qualities. Today, we still use lavender in some of the same ways our ancient counterparts did, but we have learned a great deal more about the wonders of lavender. Read all about some common uses of lavender.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you would like to read how to care for lavender, click here.<\/u><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t

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(Some of the links within this post are affiliate links on which I receive a small compensation from the sale of certain items)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There are three varieties of lavender \u2013 English, French, and Spanish. Each variety excels in different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The English variety<\/u><\/em> (Lavandula angustifolia) is mostly used in recipes. It has the sweetest fragrance which creates flavor in cooking. The flowers add a subtly sweet, citrus flavor to a recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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French lavender<\/u><\/em> (Lavandula dentata) has a strong pine flavor which is not appealing in food. Instead it is used more for creating essential oils and for its strong scent to create soothing environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spanish lavende<\/u><\/em>r (Lavendula stoechas) <\/em>resembles French lavender in that it too has a strong pungent flavor\u2026..not good for recipes. It is mostly used in soaps, perfumes and lotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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So if you plan to grow lavender for culinary purposes, be sure to grow the English variety. Also, be sure it is \u201cculinary\u201d lavender to ensure it has not been sprayed with pesticides.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Purchase Culinary Lavender from Etsy<\/u><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”7\/12″ woodmart_css_id=”66797500bbd03″ parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5NzUwMGJiZDAzIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”]\t\t

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Tips on Cooking With Lavender<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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-Given English lavender\u2019s very strong flavor, begin with just a little amount. You can always add more later. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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-Grind the buds to mix into sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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-Seep and strain the buds for a liquid version similar to simple syrup or honey.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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-For measuring purposes, 1 part fresh buds equals 1\/3 part dried buds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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-Lavender blends nicely with rosemary<\/a>, oregano<\/u><\/a>, and thyme.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Throughout the centuries, lavender has been used to treat common ailments. According to WebMD<\/a>, lavender MAY<\/u> be helpful in some of the following areas but there is no scientific proof backing this. Use at your own risk<\/u><\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    The essential oil from lavender (Etsy)<\/u><\/a> soothes and relieves the soreness and redness of an episiotomy after childbirth (a vaginal cut to aide birth).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Using lavender oil and other essential oils may decrease hair loss from alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that tricks the leukocytes in your blood into attacking hair follicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Dried culinary lavender sprinkled on yogurt may tame stomach aches due to inflammation of the colon commonly known as colitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Lavender roots are very hardy and tough, therefore they absorb harmful metals like lead and zinc. This can help clean up industrial sites and garden plots full of contamination.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    It is used as a household cleaner when 8 drops of lavender oil is combined with 1\/2 cup of baking soda. Sprinkle this combination onto rugs, wait a few minutes, then vacuum out all those nasty smells and bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Lavender scent has been shown to improve your memory recall. When nursing students were given lavender to smell right before a test, their scores were higher than others. They were more relaxed, concentrated better and were less anxious.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The scent of lavender can control motion sickness when paired with ginger. Its smell distracts your senses from the feeling of motion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A study was performed on colicky babies aged 2 to 6 weeks. Mothers rubbed their childs\u2019 bellies with 1 drop of lavender oil in 20 milliliters of almond oil. The babies got progressively less colicky and quieted down more quickly than those not massaged with the oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    To rid someone of hair lice, use lavender oil with tea tree oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    It can reduce hot flashes brought on by menopause if sniffed for 20 minutes twice a week. The study showed the women who used the aromatherapy treatment had 50% fewer flashes than the others who did not use the therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    13. Lavender candles, sachets, and potpourri can induce calm in a person.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Most essential lavender oils<\/a> (Etsy) are created industrially through the process of distillation. It takes a huge amount of lavender to produce just a small amount of essential oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    steeping dry lavender into a carrier oil for one to several weeks. The lavender infuses into the oil which absorbs the natural oils of the lavender. A carrier oil could be extra virgin olive oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil or more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    It is suggested to use English lavender to create a more aromatic oil. You must also harvest the lavender at the peak time, right before blooming, to ensure the best aromatic and healing lavender oil. Use only 100% dried lavender buds. Steeping them in the oil while there is still moisture in the buds will cause the oil to grow mold or spoil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    View the video below to learn how to make your own lavender oil, lavender room spray, and skin toner.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t

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