#levandula

[inactivedoll]

Finished up Levandula. I tried giving her a faceup before, but her sculpt is just fine without it. Her eyes are 10mm since these ones suit her and make her look unsettling. Her clothes were supposed to be temporary, but they fit her so well that they became permanent. Her hair is really long since the wig is meant for a 1/4 size, but I like longer wigs. My sister crocheted the flowers a while ago and I decided to make them hairclips after attaching some to them.

Really proud of these knitted shoes even if they are really simple and a bit off. I didn't intend for her to have these knitted shoes but since it's getting cold, I can't help but to add them. I like the Dividing Line elves a lot due to their cute 2D sculpts and their cool ears. I'm hoping to one day get sculpt 2 and 4 from series 1 and the greater rare from the garden series. Character wise, Levandula is the youngest of her siblings, and her two older siblings are also Dividing Line dolls, with them being sculpts 1 and 5 from the first series and a Youxi, although he's not with me at the moment and it's going to be a few months before I can retrieve him.

Doll: Dividing Line Fairy Series 2.0 Little Hidden (i have no idea how to translate this but theres usually two rare dolls for each dividing line series and one of them is a bit more common aka the little rare and one which is even rarer, or the greater rare.)

[daliusr]

Levandula angustifolia #euro #eurotrip #trip #europe #levandula #levander #field #france #d’Azur #cote #alpen #photography #photo #phonephoto #phonephotography #architecture #gayguy #gaymen #gaytravel #gay #instagay #gayboy (at Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0dp2GCoQYa/?igshid=hfsvfd3gxgb0

[ve-vi-ver]

Záhradka sa nám rozrástla o nové levandule. #zahrada #levandula #lavender #pes #peszahradnik #beagle #fiškúnka

[mgrvasko]

Dnes som sa rozhodol že namiesto motorky sa pôjdem bicyklovať 😂 @igor_bulik bude mat iste radosť že som konečne začal😜 A teraz bez srandy je tu celkom zaujímavé zmrzlinární v štýle levanduľa Tak sme si to užili a zmrzlinu som mal už dvakrát je tu výborná. . . . . . . #balton #madarsko #vylet #trip #bikedrramtrip #siofok #bicykel #levandula #styl #milanvaskoofficial (na mieste Plázs Siófok Official) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCp1e1FHv8y/?igshid=lpkdjqehiyqc

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[ywanka1981]

Esenciálny olej Levanduľa a jeho blahodárne účinky pri inhalovaní #doterra #esencialneoleje #doterrask #levandula #lavender

[galeriakvetin-blog]

Krásna levanduľa od dnes u nás na predajni, či už v takýchto krásnych kytičkách alebo jednotlivo vo váze na aranžovanie kytíc 💜 #levandula #galeriakvetin #donaskakvetov (na mieste Kollárovo Nám.)

[designbysuzi]

Under my windows... #lavender #flower #nature #levandula

[travelless]

Harvest Time Is Coming

[callozmrzlina]

Dnes to bude o inom, dnes sa bude písať nový príbeh, romantický príbeh...poetickej Levandule...z bielej odrody...už ani nedúfala... stratila všetky predstavy že nájde toho pravého ským by jej to ladilo...a tak vypustila, myslela si že našla cestu v sebe samej...no zrazu sa to stalo... tak nečakane... v poslednej chvíli kedy bola rozhodnuta nechať všetko zlé za sebou a ísť ďalej.. aj nechala...a vtom to zrazu prišlo, dokonalá symbióza na ktorú celý ten čas úpenlivo čakala. Vyskúšaj spojenie dvoch tak rozdielnych svetov a ich splynutie do jedného štastného konca - Biela levandula s domácou tiramisu, bude správna voľba ? Nepokaz im to už je rozhodnuté!...🖤 . . . #callozmrzlina #dolnykubin #zmrzlina #orava (na mieste Dolný Kubín) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEWBqSkn7o1/?igshid=19mxl74536lil

[stephanocardona]

levandula by kusoksveta

[mike13mt]

levandula prováns by kusoksveta

[donalddelahaye]

#nature : levandula by kusoksveta http://ift.tt/2rraHOQ

[ywanka1981]

🎀 na našom blogu www.esencialneoleje.blogspot.sk pribudla záložka RÝCHLOVKA - jednoduché rýchle nápady, overené kombinácie a možnosti použitia #doterra #esencialneoleje a hneď prvá Rýchlovka úžasný ľahký nápad na 🎁 #darcek #parfém #levandula a #citron ❤

[paullassiterca]

Lemon Verbena Oil: The Oldie but Goodie Culinary Herb

Table of Contents

What Is Lemon Verbena Oil?

Uses of Lemon Verbena Oil

Composition of Lemon Verbena Oil

4 Benefits of Lemon Verbena Oil

How to Make Lemon Verbena Oil

How Does Lemon Verbena Oil Work?

Is Lemon Verbena Oil Safe?

Side Effects of Lemon Verbena

Because of its trademark citrusy flavor and aroma, lemon verbena oil has gained popularity since ancient times. Did you know that this was Virgil’s favorite oil? He mentioned it frequently in his works, describing it as “rich” and “holy.”1 Read on to learn more about lemon verbena oil and why the famous poet fell in love with it.

What Is Lemon Verbena Oil?

Lemon verbena oil is derived from lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora Palau), a plant from the Verbenaceae family and is native to South America, specifically Chile, Peru and Argentina.2 The plant was introduced to Europe by the Spaniards in the 17th century, where it became well-known for its scented oil.3 By the 18th century, it was grown in the Mediterranean region and at the same time was brought to North America.4

People started cultivating lemon verbena primarily for culinary purposes. Its leaves, either fresh or dried, can add a lemony flavor to dishes. Because of its strong citrusy aroma, just half the amount of the usual lemon herbs used is enough.5

The lemon verbena plant has a thin stem with long pale green leaves and grows an average height of 5 or 6 feet, but can rise up to 16 feet. Its flowers are white, with a trace of purple.6 Lemon verbena oil, which comes from the leaves of the plant, has a fresh, lemony and sweet aroma, and has a yellowish-green color.7

Uses of Lemon Verbena Oil

Lemon verbena has a wide variety of uses, especially in culinary practices. Its leaves are used as a replacement for lemongrass in Asian recipes.8 It can also be added to any dish that needs lemon flavor, such as in chicken stuffing or fruit salads.

Iced tea becomes more flavorful when lemon verbena leaves are added. The leaves also give a lemony flavor to confectionery, fruit puddings, cakes and even to homemade ice cream.9

Lemon verbena oil is commonly used in perfumes and cosmetics for an additional citrusy scent, especially in Europe, where it is used to make “Eau de Verveine.”10 The dried leaves can add a pleasant aroma to potpourri or air freshener and in herbal bags.11

Composition of Lemon Verbena Oil

This essential oil’s chemical constituents are composed of myrcene, limonene, dipentene, citral, nerol, linalool, geraniol and borneol.12 Its citral property has the highest prevalence, constituting about 38 to 40 percent of the oil.13

4 Benefits of Lemon Verbena Oil

Lemon verbena oil has been used in aromatherapy to help ease digestive problems and alleviate skin disorders such as acne, boils and cysts. The essential oil is said to have insecticidal and antibacterial properties.14 Some of the benefits of lemon verbena plant and its oil include:

Helping ease anxiety — A study published in the American Journal of Nursing Science notes that lemon verbena is one of the essential oils that may potentially alleviate anxiety. Others include neroli, levandula and citrus reticulate.15

Easing abdominal discomfort — Tea made from this essential oil is believed to help promote sleep, alleviate stomachaches and relieve muscle spasms and cramps.16

May help with weight management — A 2018 study published in the journal Nutrients found that a mixture of lemon verbena and hibiscus flower extracts reduced obesity and its complications in mice that were fed a high-fat diet. The researchers noted that “this formula may be a candidate for the prevention and treatment of obesity and its complications.”17

May protect against oxidative damage — A 2011 study found that taking lemon verbena extract supplement in moderation “decreases the signs of muscular damage in chronic running exercise without blocking the cellular adaptation to exercise.”18

Lemon verbena oil works great in aromatherapy and in cosmetics. Just mix it with a base oil to make the perfect massage oil. The essence of the herb can add a lemony scent in colognes, toilet water, perfumes and soaps as well.19

How to Make Lemon Verbena Oil

To extract lemon verbena oil, fresh leaves and stems of lemon verbena plant are harvested to undergo steam distillation. It produces really low yields, making it rather rare and expensive.20

How Does Lemon Verbena Oil Work?

Lemon verbena oil is commonly mixed with water to create tea, but it can also be applied topically, as long as it is diluted with a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba oil. It blends well with cardamom, elemi, ginger and vetiver oils.21 I also recommend adding the oil to your bath water to soothe tensed muscles.

Is Lemon Verbena Oil Safe?

I recommend consulting your physician prior to ingesting lemon verbena oil. Do not forget to mix the essential oil with a carrier oil before applying it topically.

Caution is urged when using lemon verbena oil as it can cause sensitization and phototoxicity. Avoid sun exposure after applying the herbal oil as it can irritate the skin.22

Side Effects of Lemon Verbena

The plant’s leaves, if used in high doses and for a long period of time, can cause stomach irritations,23 so I recommend being careful when ingesting the oil. As a safety precaution, always conduct a skin patch test before using lemon verbena oil. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a chronic disease, consult with a medical professional before using this essential oil.

from Articles http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2019/01/03/xdjm18-herbal-oils-18mcsa-lemon-verbena-oil.aspx source https://niapurenaturecom.tumblr.com/post/181668985386