LAVENDER DENTATA Bud Flowers Dried 1.5oz = 50g FRENCH Start Price USD 9.50 Current Price USD 9.50 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 05, 2008 End Time Friday, September 12, 2008 Location www.chasingcloudstherapeutics.com See more about 'LAVENDER DENTATA Bud Flowers Dried 1.5oz = 50g FRENCH' Description   LAVENDER DENTATA BUDS 50g   Chasing Clouds Guarantees the Quality of all of our Herbs, Flowers and Resins. High Quality Therapeutic Grade Products with large quantities available upon request.   Our Products are 100% Natural, sourced from around the Globe with the highest standards. We purchase many Fair Trade items and we can provide Certification for our Organics.   Bulk items are packaged in heavy duty resealable bags with freshness assured.       Botanical Name Lavendula dentata Plant Part Buds and flowering stems Origin France Description A strongly aromatic shrub growing to 1-2 m tall. The leaves are evergreen, 2-6 cm long and 4-6 mm broad. The flowers are pinkish-purple (lavender-coloured), produced on spikes 2-8 cm long at the top of slender leafless stems 10-30 cm long. It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant. It is popular for its colourful flowers, its fragrance and its ability to survive with low water consumption. It does not grow well in continuously damp soil. It is fairly cold hardy, generally considered hardy to USDA zone 5. Colour Pinkish purple lavender with green stems Common Uses Dried and sealed in pouches, they are placed among stored items of clothing to give a fresh fragrance and as a deterrent to moths. The plant is also grown commercially for extraction of lavender oil from the flowers. This oil is used as an antiseptic and for aromatherapy. An infusion of lavender is claimed to soothe and heal insect bites. Bunches of lavender are also said to ward off insects. Lavender is frequently used as an aid to sleep and relaxation: Seeds and flowers of the plant are added to pillows, and an infusion of three flowerheads added to a cup of boiling water are recommended as a soothing and relaxing bedtime drink. Lavender oil (or extract of Lavender) is claimed to heal acne when used diluted 1:10 with water, rosewater, or witch hazel; it is also used in the treatment of skin burns and inflammatory conditions (it is a traditional treatment for these in Iran). Lavender flowers can be candied and are used as cake decoration. Lavender is also used as a herb, either alone or as an ingredient of herbes de Provence. Lavender is also used to flavour sugar, the product being called "lavender sugar", and the flowers are sometimes sold in a blend with black tea, as "lavender tea". Lavender Tea is an emotionally calming herb which helps to relieve stress, reduce fatigue, help detoxify the kidneys, headache, calm nerves and emotions. Lavender Tea also has sleep inducing properties that help insomnia. Lavender Tea can be mixed with other teas such as Mint, Jasmine or Rosemary to add a distinctive aroma and taste. Strength of Aroma Strong Aromatic Scent Strong floral scent History Essential oil of lavender has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It was used in hospitals during WWI to disinfect floors, walls and other surfaces. Metaphysical Info Cautions Ingesting lavender should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Lavender Tea is not recommended to consume over 5 gm daily. Take care not to use with migraine. Brewing Method for Tea: Fill 1 teaspoon of Lavender to a cup (225ml) of boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.           Anise Star Flowers   Red Roses   French Lavender   Lemon Verbena                             100g 500g 1kg 4kg 25kg LAVENDER $18.00 $38.25 $60.00 $204.00 $912.00           We stand behind our products and happily offer our confident guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your order simply return it within 3days for a merchandise credit. We must be contacted within 24hours of receipt of package. Shipping costs are non-refundable.      We accept Paypal, Personal Cheque and Money Order. 8% Sales tax will be added to all Ontario Sales. Payment should be received within 7 days of purchase.   We will take great care in packaging your item. Orders are typically shipped within 1-2 days of payment. Shipped via Canada Post unless indicated otherwise. We are happy to combine shipping on all orders. Please use the shipping calculator to determine shipping costs. Local pickup is available.      You can visit our store by appointment. We are located in the Village of St. George just outside Cambridge, Ontario. Email us at erinsnow@rogers.com or call (519) 448-4529 for more information.     Place a Bid!