My favorite fragrance.
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (159538)
Boise, Idaho
February 19, 2016 9:22pm CST
I love lavender. In reading my emails today I found an article about studies that have been done and what they are finding true about lavender.
As well as it being a tick deterrent studies in South Africa find that the effects of lavender oil as apposed to DEET- based tick repellent was very apparent. With a 10 percent or higher concentration of lavender essential oil the results at repelling insects lasted for two hours. What you want to do is add about 10 to 20 drops of lavender oil to a dollop of your favorite(unscented) lotion, apply this to your body before going outdoors.
A study jointly run in both Iran and Canada shows the affects of drinking tea made with lavender flowers in being more effective than anti-depressant drugs. And, without the sometimes extreme side effects. So lavender can be used to assist with the symptoms of depression. Two cups of the lavender infused tea used daily by adding two teaspoons of the dried lavender flowers to boiling water and letting it steep for 10 minutes.
I find that lavender oil will help me calm down when having a panic attack. I sniff my lavender stuffed pillow and I feel better almost immediately.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
20 Feb 16
I didn't know any of this, and am tempted to see if it will grow in Texas this spring. I have some room in the front I could put some in. I wonder could even dry my own flowers then.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Feb 16
It's a rather pretty plant. So is sage which is used for purification and clearing out bad spirits by the Native American Indians.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Feb 16
@Jessicalynnt ...It is good isn't it?
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
20 Feb 16
@celticeagle oh sage I know and love. All I have I bought, but we always have that. some believe sage clears all spirits out, and temple incense only clears out the ones with ill intent. We have both, love the smell.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
21 Feb 16
I have a number of lavender bushes growing in the garden and I did not realise how useful they could be. Last year I was overwhelmed by flowers, this year I will dry some of them and make tea.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Feb 16
Oh, yes, the tea is divine. And you can make little sachet pillows for gifts also.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb 16
@41CombedaleRoad ....You want to harvest the flowers early. If they are old they won't last. Mine were harvested months ago and still have a nice scent. I use flowers and some of the stems.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
26 Feb 16
@celticeagle I have made little pillows with the flowers but the fragrance did not last for very long.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Feb 16
Yes, indeed it does. I enjoy seeing studies done that prove what we already know.
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@Drosophila (16573)
• Ireland
20 Feb 16
@celticeagle oh ya.. it's good to understand how things work
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Feb 16
Hi Dianne. I like your new hair do. I just wanted to stress to you not to use a lotion with a scent. You will be working against yourself if you do.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
28 Feb 16
@celticeagle Many thanks! I know scents attract all sorts of bugs. Zap 'em!
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@Lucien4scaffold (31)
• China
27 Feb 16
My girl friend loves lavender and often buy lavender made laundry detergent, and love to places covered with lavender, and I also like lavender fragrance and its beauty.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb 16
It does have a lot going for it doesn't it?
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
20 Feb 16
I have some lavender oil, I may have to try it for the insects.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Feb 16
It's great stuff. Use unscented lotion though or you will be working against yourself.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Feb 16
@celticeagle Ok thanks for the advice and the info
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
27 Feb 16
The scent of fresh lavender is just heavenly. However, too much of it can trigger my allergies.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Feb 16
You might want to just use the oil because the dust from the stems and flowers can cause you problems.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Feb 16
Oh, I would think it is around somewhere. Pretty popular one. Rather expensive though.
PureFormulas offers free standard shipping for Ylang Ylang Extra Oil (100% Pure) - 1 fl. oz (30 ml) that helps ease anxiety and reverses feelings of despair.
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
21 Feb 16
I have always enjoyed the scent of lavender. I never knew it helps with depression too! 
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Feb 16
Nice, huh? I want that pic in my back yard. LOL
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