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Lavender
LavenderLavandula officinalis Lavender is used in jams, jellies, ice cream, biscuits, cakes, marinades, baked poultry, and stews.Lavender is used for the relief of indigestion, depression, anxiety, exhaustion, irritability, tension headaches, migraine and bronchial complaints.Lavender can be added to the bath for the relief of sunburn, muscular pain and insect stings.Other UsesLavender is used in a wide range of perfume and toiletries and in potpourriActionsCarminative, anti-spasmodic, anti-depressant, antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulating.
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Lavender - Allardii Lavender
Allardii LavenderBotanical Name: Lavandula 'Allardii' Lavender ‘Allardi’ is an evergreen plant growing to 1.3 H and 1.0 W, although it has been reported to grow higher. The plant structure is quite dense and mound shaped, with the flower spikes adding height. The flower spikes, or wands, are among the tallest of all lavenders at 30 to 40 cm. The purple flowers have small bracts separating each one. They are fragrant and are also considered to be the largest among the lavenders. The blooming period of this lavender is not as long as others, extending from late spring to early summer. The fol...
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Lavender - AvonView Lavender
AvonView LavenderBotanical Name: Lavandula stoechas 'AvonView' Lavender ‘Avonview’ is a compact, evergreen shrub growing to 80 cm high and 60 cm wide. This variety has grey-green leaves and both the leaves and flowers have a strong aroma. The striking violet – blue flowers are held above the foliage on long stalks during long blooming periods. The longest blooming time is usually during the warmer months, but may be all year in very warm regions. This plant is bee and butterfly attractant.Lavender ‘Avonview’ is a hybrid variety from parents Lavandula stoechas and the rare Lavandula viridis,...
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Lavender - Canary Island Lavender
Canary Island LavenderBotanical Name: Lavandula canariensis The Canary Island Lavender is a low spreading perennial shrub that grows from 50-90cm tall and wide. It has a woody shrub like structure than other lavenders, which may retain a soft appearance for several years. The fresh green-grey leaves are dainty, pinnate and take on a fern like appearance. The brilliant blue -lilac flowers are held on tall bare stalks that stand out among the foliage. Interestingly this lavender does not have an aroma or perfume to the leaves or flowers. There are gardeners that report a mild fragrance but th...
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Lavender - French Lavender
French LavenderBotanical Name: Lavandula dentata French Lavender is a small, dense evergreen shrub, growing to 1 by 1 meter. It has toothed grey-green leaves held on upright branches, but is woody at the base. The sticky, aromatic leaves are about 3 cm long and borne in rosettes up the woody stem. The synonym ‘Fringed Lavender’ comes from the small serrations in the leaves. The violet-blue flowers are held on slender grey stems and surrounded by papery bract of a similar colour. Lavandula dentata flowers for most of the year in Australia and is a very good bee and butterfly attractant.Laven...
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Lavender - Heterophylla Lavender
Heterophylla LavenderBotanical Name: Lavandula heterophylla Lavandula X heterophylla is one of the largest hybrid lavenders and is known to be vigorous and/or fast growing. The final height of the plant may be 90-120cm when in full bloom. The narrow leaves are dark to medium green with entire margins, except at the base where they are finely toothed. The foliage on this lavender often seems brighter than others, possibly due to the contrast between the dark violet-blue flowers and the green leaves. The calyces are also green and set off the deep violet colour of the flowers which are arrang...
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Lavender - Linda Ligon Lavender
Linda Ligon LavenderBotanical Name: Lavandula dentata Lavandula dentata ‘Linda Ligon’ is a desirable, and rare, variegated lavender growing up to 90cm. Its fragrant, green leaves have a finer texture than the parent or normal L. dentata, which is also called French or Fringed Lavender. In this plant, the leaves are more fern like, but retain the fringed appearance. The variegation is irregular and appears as a speckling of cream on top of the green leaves, rather than being a blend of cream and green foliage. In warm regions ‘Linda Ligon’ will flower most of the year, even throughout winter...
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Laxative Herb Tea
Laxative TeaA blend of herbs to relieve constipation.• Cascara - laxative, tonic effect on the liver and digestion• Yellow Dock - laxative, stimulates the liver and gall bladder• Dandelion - stimulates liver function, bitter tonic, improves digestion, mild laxative• Marshmallow - soothes inflammation in the digestive tract, modifies bowel flora• Fennel - reduces flatulence, inflammation and relaxes spasms• Peppermint - reduces flatulence, improves digestion and relaxes spasmsAdd 20g of dried herb mix to 750ml of cold water, bring to boil and simmer 20-30min till amount reduces to 500ml, mak...
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Lemon Balm
Lemon BalmBotanical Name: Melissa officinalis A clump-forming perennial with heart shaped, deeply veined leaves that are covered with stiff hairs, it grows 30cm – 90cm high. . It looks very similar to mint in appearance, but it is not as invasive and easier to control. Here in south east Queensland lemon balm does not flower.Lemon Balm has a delicate flowery lemon flavour and has a wide variety of uses. The fresh leaves can be used as a garnish for drinks, desserts and savoury dishes. It adds zing to fruit salads, garden salads, fruit drinks and punch, sorbet, herb butters, dressing and sau...
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Lemon Balm
Lemon BalmMelissa officinalis Lemon balm is used in soups, salads, sauces, herb vinegars, poultry and fish.For treatment of nervous disorders, anxiety, mild depression, restlessness and irritability. Also used for indigestion, bloating, nausea and acidity caused by anxiety.Lemon balm relieves cold sores and reduces reoccurrences.Other UsesLemon Balm can be added to potpourri and herb pillows.ActionsRelaxant, antispasmodic, increases sweating, carminative, antiviral, nerve tonic.
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