what kind of things can i use my lavender for?

Question

I have a bunch of fresh lavender growing in the backyard, what are some things I can do with it?

Answer 1

Lavender has been used since ancient times for many different remedies. Some include:
treating wounds
inducing sleep
repelling insects
combating acne
eliminating headaches
calming nerves during child labor
alleviating migraines
calming upset stomach
easing menstrual pains
restlessness
abdominal complaints
rheumatism
easing stress and anxiety and lifting depression
breaking up congestion
reducing high blood pressure and palpitations
easing indigestion, flatulence, and nausea
alleviating bad breath or tooth ache
Lavender can also be used externally in a healing bath for circulatory disorders and as a rub for rheumatic ailments.
http://www.lavenderhillsofkentucky.com/using_lavender.htm

Medicinal uses for Lavendar:
http://www.gardensablaze.com/HerbLavenderMed.htm

Aroma therapists use it for inhalation therapy to treat nervous disorders and exhaustion.

Massage therapist use Lavendar oil to relax muscles & relieve tension.

Herbalists treat skin ailments, such as fungal infections, burns, wounds, eczema, and acne with lavender.

To soothe a sunburn, add a few drops of the essential oil to water in a spray bottle, and mist sunburned skin.
10 Uses for Lavendar:
http://www.healthmad.com/Alternative/10-Uses-for-Lavender.47948

Lavender is used for its aromatic fragrance, used in soaps, shampoos, and sachets for scenting clothes. However, this herb is also considered a natural remedy for a range of ailments, from insomnia and anxiety to depression and mood disturbances. Recent studies bear out years of anecdotal evidence showing that lavender produces calming, soothing, and anticonvulsive effects. According to some research, lavender may be as effective as certain barbiturates in treating sleep disorders.
http://www.lavendercentral.com/uses.htm

Lavender makes an excellent companion plant for almost anything from roses to cabbage. It is one of those herbs that deer avoid, making it a great choice as a decoy in your flower beds.

Lavender flowers are also edible. Add the flower to vinegars or jams. Crystallize the flower to decorate desserts. The pulverized flowers will add a unique flavor to custards, salads, and sugar cookies. Lavender sugar cookies are especially elegant. Lavendar flowers can be used raw in salads, added to soups and stews, used as a seasoning, baked into cookies and brewed into tea.
http://gardening.about.com/od/perennials/a/Lavender_2.htm

Recipes: Lavender cookies, Tea cakes, Dressing, herb bread, Lavender Tea Blend, etc:
http://www.seedsofknowledge.com/lavender2.html

Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.

Answer 2

It has many uses. It has relaxing and calming qualities ( hopefully you are not allergic to it ). I use it in pot pouri - made into bags, sachets, etc. Put inside the pillow case it helps to sleep better. Lavender oil can be used in aromatherapy and as an antiseptic. Lavender sprigs (dried) can be tied together with a pretty ribbon as dried flower decorations.

Answer 3

You can use it for cooking.
Potpourri,
Put some fresh sprigs in a sache and place it in your lingerie draw. Bathroom, dinning room..

Answer 4

it can relax us, so make a home air freshner product from it, help with pets too.