{"product_id":"lavender-isbn-9781632173492","title":"Lavender","description":"\u003cb\u003eUnlock 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! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere, 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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e  Lavender Matcha Latte\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e  Yoga Mat Freshening Mist\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e  Dried Lavender Fire-Starter\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e  Lavender Frosé\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e  Day's End Tea\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e  Blue Day Lavender Roll-Away\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e  Nourishing Lavender Makeup Remover\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e  Lavender and Rose Fizzy Bath Salts\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e  Sweet Dreams Diffuser Oil\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e  Soothing Eye Pillow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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).\"[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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBONNIE 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.Lavender has wafted its way around the world and through\u003cbr\u003ethe pages of recorded history. Like an amulet, the herb was\u003cbr\u003edangled to chase away demons, moths, and disease, and its\u003cbr\u003eoil was prescribed for headaches, hysteria, and gas. When\u003cbr\u003eEurope was ravaged by plagues, lavender was stuffed into the\u003cbr\u003ebeaks of bird-shaped masks to ward off the Black Death—a\u003cbr\u003edisease that people thought was transmitted by scent.\u003cbr\u003eHidden within many myths are buds of truth, and so it\u003cbr\u003eis with lavender. The clean, powerful scent of the herb did\u003cbr\u003eindeed protect some from plagues as it fragranced the air,\u003cbr\u003ebut not because it banished the evil smell of disease. Science\u003cbr\u003ehas shown that those diseases were often carried by fleas\u003cbr\u003eon rats, and the scent of lavender repelled both rodents and\u003cbr\u003ebiting insects. Thanks to modern science we also know that\u003cbr\u003elavender essential oil does indeed contain some disinfecting,\u003cbr\u003esoothing, relaxing, and pain-relieving properties.\u003cbr\u003eLavender continues to scent our modern world, appearing\u003cbr\u003ein culinary seasonings, household cleaners, and aromatherapy.\u003cbr\u003eBut with one significant change. Lavender’s resurgence is\u003cbr\u003enow fueled by science instead of superstition, and by delight\u003cbr\u003einstead of desperation.\u003cbr\u003eRead on, and you’ll discover numerous practical ways you\u003cbr\u003ecan harness the calming and healing properties of lavender in\u003cbr\u003eyour garden, home, kitchen, body, mind, and life. This timeless\u003cbr\u003eherb has truly earned its place in today’s society as a potent\u003cbr\u003eand delectable ingredient for wellness.Relax, Heal, Make, Cook, and Clean with Lavender Flowers and Essential Oils","brand":"Sasquatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301953032421,"sku":"NP9781632173492","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781632173492.jpg?v=1767731198","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lavender-isbn-9781632173492","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}