Five Unique Lavender Uses
You already know lavender is a calming scent that balances the mind. Many equate it with restful sleep and a flavorful addition to culinary creations. So, it may come as a surprise that when it comes to lavender uses this pretty botanical has many medicinal and beneficial properties for humans and home.
Here we share five unique lavender uses to add to the many reasons why we all love this special plant.
1.) Soil and Plant Support
Don’t underestimate this sweet smelling blossom. Lavender is a hearty plant and can assist with cleansing contaminated soil that contains high levels of heavy-metals like cadmium, zinc and lead. The roots absorb heavy metals and store them away. Just imagine rows of beautiful lavender used to help clean up industrial areas.
Additionally, lavender oil can be used to protect house plants from fungus and bacteria. Add about 5 drops each of tea tree essential oil and lavender essential oil to half a gallon of plant water and give your foliage friends a protective treat.
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Uniquely, our Maui grown lavender blooms year round. Its fragrance is know to calm nerves, relive stress, encourage restful sleep and rejuvenate.
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2.) Soothing Surface Pain
Okay, we love lavender and how it relaxes the mind. But what about our skin? With potent antiseptic and anti-microbial properties, lavender oil can protect wounds, increase cell growth to promote quicker healing and lessen the appearance of scare. As a result, lavender oil has been used as a natural ointment for wounds, scars and bruising and is a favorite for homeopathic remedies.
You can apply a small amount directly to skin or mix several drops into salve or lotion.
3.) Stimulating Hair Growth
Losing hair? Scientific studies have explore lavender use in oil form for pattern baldness and alopecia areata, a condition that effects hair lost from all or parts of the body. The results suggest its worth a try! Massaging oil directly into the surface of the scalp has been shown to stimulate the follicles and promote hair growth. Similarly, rosemary and peppermint oils are also suggested and can be used together. 
Also, for those of you who just want healthy, happy hair and skin, we suggest our shampoo and Bath and Body Oil product. In addition, we offer pet shampoo and pet conditioner for your furry friends.
4.) Tummy Tamer
Perhaps the most enjoyable form of lavender use. A lovely tasting lavender tea can tame your tummy a couple of ways.
An aromatic blend, such as offered in our Kula Calm, serves to relax and ease the mind. The lavender itself works as a digestive aid. It eases the muscles of the digestive tract. In this way it helps alleviate vomiting, gas and swelling. Lavender is particularly effective for nausea related to anxiety and physical pain. This magic plant can help ease the symptoms of motion sickness.
5.) An Effective Floor Cleaner
Yes, Lavender and it’s microbial properties come to the rescue again. Not only is lavender oil a beneficial cleanser, it smells amazing! So, while you may know what it does for your skin, let’s not forget the floors.
To make, mix several drops of lavender oil with ½ cup baking soda. Then, sprinkle on your carpet prior to vacuuming.
For hard floors, we suggest our lavender citrus spray cleaner mixed with water to mop non-porous surfaces, available only in our on-site gallery.
