Lavender: 50 Self-Care Recipes and Projects for Natural Wellness

by Bonnie Louise Gillis

Overview

Unlock the power of one of nature's most beneficial herbs—and explore the many modern applications of lavender. Learn to make nourishing, all-natural, and affordable remedies for mind and body, as well as home cleaning products. Plus, discover lavender as a culinary ingredient and whip up delcious cocktails and more! 

Here, you'll find simple herbal remedies, tips, and projects for inspiration, relaxation and well-being, as well as info for growing and cultivating your own lavendar plants. Harness the natural power of lavender with recipes for:

  •  Lavender Matcha Latte
  •  Yoga Mat Freshening Mist
  •  Dried Lavender Fire-Starter
  •  Lavender Frosé
  •  Day's End Tea
  •  Blue Day Lavender Roll-Away
  •  Nourishing Lavender Makeup Remover
  •  Lavender and Rose Fizzy Bath Salts
  •  Sweet Dreams Diffuser Oil
  •  Soothing Eye Pillow

The book covers gardening (favorite varieties and pollinators); preserving (harvesting, drying, and extracting culinary oil); body care (essential oils, aromatherapy, oral remedies); the mind (stress relief and sleep); skin care (including allergens); cleaning (antiseptic and antifungal properties); food (pantry essentials); and projects (including gifts).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632173492
Publisher:	Blue Star Press
Publication date:	04/27/2021
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

BONNIE LOUISE GILLIS (formerly Bonnie Louise Kuchler) is the author/editor of twenty-eight gift books. She lives near the many lavender farms of Sequim, Washington, a place where mountains touch the sea and ancient trees breathe. Her favorite neighbors are a family of black-tailed deer, and her biggest thoughts come from tiny sprouts and towering evergreens.

Read an Excerpt

Lavender has wafted its way around the world and through the pages of recorded history. Like an amulet, the herb was dangled to chase away demons, moths, and disease, and its oil was prescribed for headaches, hysteria, and gas. When
Europe was ravaged by plagues, lavender was stuffed into the beaks of bird-shaped masks to ward off the Black Death—a disease that people thought was transmitted by scent.
Hidden within many myths are buds of truth, and so it is with lavender. The clean, powerful scent of the herb did indeed protect some from plagues as it fragranced the air,
but not because it banished the evil smell of disease. Science has shown that those diseases were often carried by fleas on rats, and the scent of lavender repelled both rodents and biting insects. Thanks to modern science we also know that lavender essential oil does indeed contain some disinfecting,
soothing, relaxing, and pain-relieving properties.
Lavender continues to scent our modern world, appearing in culinary seasonings, household cleaners, and aromatherapy.
But with one significant change. Lavender’s resurgence is now fueled by science instead of superstition, and by delight instead of desperation.
Read on, and you’ll discover numerous practical ways you can harness the calming and healing properties of lavender in your garden, home, kitchen, body, mind, and life. This timeless herb has truly earned its place in today’s society as a potent and delectable ingredient for wellness.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Safety 3

Grow 8

Harvest 36

Essence 48

Body 62

Muscle-Soothing Massage Oil 66

Germ-Slaying Salve 67

Congestion-Loosening Steam 70

Foot-Revitalizing Soak 71

Sunburn-Cooling Spray 72

Mind 74

Bright Moments To Go 79

Eye of the Storm Roll-On Blend 82

Blue Day Roll Away 83

Sweet Dreams Diffuser Oil 84

Relaxing Bath Powder 84

Skin 86

Lavender-Vanilla Lip Balm 91

Moisture-Locking Body Cream 92

Jasmine-Lavender Essential Perfume Oil 93

Antioxidant Steam Facial 96

Lavender & Rose Fizzy Bath Salts 97

Soothing Body Tea 98

Home 100

Lavender Beeswax Candle 103

Lavender-Scented Hand Sanitizer 105

Yoga Mat Freshening Mist 106

Sunshine Air Freshener 108

Vacuum Breeze 108

Lavender Bags for Dryers & Drawers 111

Give 114

Soothing Eye Pillow 117

Aromatherapy Wrap with Washable Cover 121

Twig & Lavender Wreath 125

Fragrant Lavender Fire Starter 127

Taste 130

Savory Condiments

Herbs of Provence, American Style 135

Lavender-Peppercorn Medley 136

Lavender Sea Salt 137

Poppy Seed & Lavender Vinaigrette 140

Lavender-Marinated Olives 141

Lavender-Turmeric Mustard 142

Sweet Condiments

Lavender Sugar 146

Lavender Simple Syrup 149

Lavender-Infused Milks & Creams 150

Lavender & Honey Coconut Butter 151

Lavender-Fig Jam 152

Treats

Apricot-Lavender Scones 155

Baked Pear & Lavender Pancakes 156

Chai Spice & Lavender Zucchini Bread 159

Lavender-Balsamic Grilled Peaches 163

Maple-Glazed Nuts with' Lavender & Cayenne 164

Lime-Lavender Coconut Pops 167

Beverages

Fresh-Start Tea with Earl Grey, Lavender & Citrus 169

Lavender & Matcha Latte 171

Lavender & Cardamom Lassi 173

Lavender-Lime Refresher 174

Lavender Switchel 175

Lavender Frosé 178

Day's-End Tea with Lavender, Ginger & Lemon Balm 179

Special Thanks 185

Resources 187

A Note on Sources 191

Index 192

Editorial Reviews

"[A] well-rounded book on lavender . . . From gardening to oil-making to cooking up foods and teas, this book has a little something lavender for everyone."
—Booklist

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