Herbal Space
This is a space for all my Herbal musings.
A large space within my garden is taken up with herbs. They are scattered all among the roses and shrubs. Some complementing the adjacent plants and some preventing the insects from eating the partner plants.
There are so many herbs ranging from spicy, warm, sweet or acidic. All with so many uses, from rubs, cooking, washes, healing, aromas, to de-toxing.
My first favourites are the Aroma herbs - Lavender, Rose Geranium, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Lemongrass & Marigold. I can think of nothing more soothing than to have the clean smell of Lavender on my sheets and pillowcase when I go to bed at night. It ensures that I will have a good, deep sleep with lots of dreams. Alternatively to burn some Lavender oil in the room before going to bed, Mmmmmm.
Lavender must also be the most versatile essential oil, it is a natural antibiotic,antiseptic, sedative, detoxer,antidepressant with further qualities which prevent scarring and promote healing. This essential oil is a must in any Firstaid box. Used on light burns it soothes and heals quickly without any scarring occurring. This oil has the ability of balancing mind and body.