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Lavender is one of the more commonly referred to herbs when you hear about essential oils and sleep. In fact, there is a huge misconception that lavender is only good for sleep and calming. The truth is, there are several healing benefits of lavender that most people may not even know about. Here are a few of those healing benefits, what to know about attaining these benefits, and tips that you may need to know.
Minor Burns
Lavender can be infused in an oil and used on minor burns to help ease the pain, inflammation, and the burn itself. This is one of the leading benefits outside of the normal calming benefits the herb is known for. Making the ointment is fairly simple. You should use an oil that can harden or be whipped into a lotion, such as coconut oil. Add Vitamin E or sweet almond oil to help give it more skin restorative properties and help sooth the skin around the burned area. You can pre-make the ointment or lotion and store in an airtight jar. Continue reading
Growing herbs is a great way to always have them on hand, which then encourages you to use them more often. When you have fresh herbs at all times, it also helps you to want to cook from home more often, which is healthier and even helps your family lose weight.
One great thing you can do is grow herbs indoors. This keeps them close to you and prevents you from needing an elaborate herb garden. It is a good option if you live in apartment or condo, or a house with very little backyard space. Here are some different DIY indoor herb garden ideas to try out. Continue reading
When you hear about someone who grows herbs for medicine, perhaps you picture a big garden and someone who has nothing to do all day but work in the garden. While that is a picturesque and perhaps enviable scene, most of us do not have that kind of time and space.
The good news is, you don’t have to let the lack of time and space discourage you. There are many valuable medicinal herbs that are easy to grow in small spaces and/or containers. Here are some ideas:
Rosemary
Rosemary grows very well in a pot, and overwinters indoors. This herb not only tastes good, but it is a powerful antioxidant due to the rosmarinic acid it contains. It also has compounds to help keep your mind sharp. Continue reading
