{"id":4876,"date":"2016-03-01T19:57:06","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T19:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e9k1paaxhk.onrocket.site\/ingredientes\/lavanda-lavandula-angustifolia\/"},"modified":"2021-08-29T20:24:33","modified_gmt":"2021-08-29T20:24:33","slug":"lavanda-lavandula-angustifolia","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/abilia.eu\/en\/ingredientes\/lavanda-lavandula-angustifolia\/","title":{"rendered":"Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_images_carousel images=”4395″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” speed=”3000″ autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes” css_animation=”none”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Lavender is a well-known plant, which has been traditionally used by different civilizations. Because of its innumerable uses and properties.<\/span><\/p>\n

Description of lavender<\/h3>\n

It is a small bush up to 1 meter high, with thick and woody stems. The leaves are long, pointed, very thin and with a smooth edge. The flowers are grouped in terminal spikes of blue color.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can live about 6 years. The propagation of this perennial shrub is achieved by cutting in spring or late summer. It flowers in summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Localisation<\/h3>\n

It is raised in dry and drained well soils, preferably stony. Calcareous lands. Lavender likes the sun and the heat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditional properties<\/h3>\n

Lavender is a well known plant, traditionally used as a magnificent muscle relaxant. It is a good anti-spasmodic for joint and muscle pain of sportsmen and sportswomen and for aches and pains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lavender water normalises the sebaceous glands and reduces the hair’s oiliness. It cleans oily skin that is prone to acne and prevents the appearance of pimples.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the past it has been widely used as a soothing, anti-inflammatory and healing agent for the skin. For small non-infected wounds, cuts, scratches, itching, dermatitis, herpes, blisters, burns, flaking. Prevents wrinkles and stretch marks. Gives elasticity to the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Herbal teas are used against excitement and insomnia. Lavender used to be burned in the bedrooms to ensure a deep and peaceful sleep. It has also been used for gastric conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The essential oil is used to brush the hair, as it stimulates its growth. Fresh or dried flowers are used to lighten clothes and hair. It repels insects.<\/span><\/p>\n

For stress, it is recommended to massage with oil in the areas of accumulated tension.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other traditional uses of lavender<\/h3>\n