Herbs: a simple guide (Lavender)
Herbs are not just for cooking with. In fact many are used in aroma therapy and cleansing of homes. I am going to break down some herbs and how to use them in your everyday life. Where shall I begin???? How about defining what an herb is. According to Dictionary.com an herb is defined by 1. a flowering plant whose stem above ground does not become woody 2. such a plant when valued for its medicinal properties, flavor, or scent Lets start with Lavender. I know most of you are saying, "that's not an herb", but the second definition says that it is. Most use lavender for the pleasing smell it gives. It is a calming affect that we feel when we breath in the smell of lavender. The uses of lavender seem to be endless, or at least to ones imagination. Lavender uses: cooking, aroma therapy, medicinal. For cooking it is commonly used in cookies, ice cream, butter, lemon-aide. For uses in aroma therapy there are essential oils for burning, heated...