Lavendar: 50 Self-Care Recipes for Natural Wellness

(Hardback)

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Breathe deep and feel calm with this fresh, modern take on one of nature's most beneficial herbs! Unlock the power of one of nature's most beneficial herbs--and explore the many modern applications of lavender. Learn to make nourishing, all-natural, and affordable remedies for mind and body, as well as home cleaning products. Plus, discover lavender as a culinary ingredient and whip up delcious cocktails and more! Here, you'll find simple herbal remedies, tips, and projects for inspiration, relaxation and well-being, as well as info for growing and cultivating your own lavendar plants. Harness the natural power of lavender with recipes for- .Lavender Matcha Latte .Yoga Mat Freshening Mist .Dried Lavender Fire-Starter .Lavender Frose .Day's End Tea .Blue Day Lavender Roll-Away .Nourishing Lavender Makeup Remover .Lavender and Rose Fizzy Bath Salts .Sweet Dreams Diffuser Oil .Soothing Eye Pillow The book covers gardening (favorite varieties and pollinators); preserving (harvesting, drying, and extracting culinary oil); body care (essential oils, aromatherapy, oral remedies); the mind (stress relief and sleep); skin care (including allergens); cleaning (antiseptic and antifungal properties); food (pantry essentials); and projects (including gifts).

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"[A] well-rounded book on lavender . . . From gardening to oil-making to cooking up foods and teas, this book has a little something lavender for everyone." -Booklist

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BONNIE LOUISE GILLIS (formerly Bonnie Louise Kuchler) is the author/editor of twenty-eight gift books. She lives near the many lavender farms of Sequim, Washington, a place where mountains touch the sea and ancient trees breathe. Her favorite neighbors are a family of black-tailed deer, and her biggest thoughts come from tiny sprouts and towering evergreens.