Lavender is an extremely versatile herb. Like lavender essential oil, there are many uses for dried lavender, here are just a few:
- Sprinkle over floors before sweeping/vacuuming. Your vacuum bag and/or bin will smell lovely!
- Use as an insect/moth/silverfish repellent in wardrobes and cupboards. Hang lavender bags or make a pomander.
- Add to letters and cards for a scented surprise.
- Create scented candles by adding dried lavender and some essential oil to heated wax.
- Add to other dried herbs plus some frankincense and myrrh to create incense.
- Make Lavender bath salts. Add 1/4 cup dried lavender to 1 1/4 cups of Epsom Salts, and a few drops of essential oil. Combine and store in a tightly closed jar. Pour into a muslin bag before adding to bath. Keeps 6-9 months in a cool, dark place.
- Make lavender bags. Place in drawers to keep clothes fresh or by your pillow as a sleep aid. Squeeze the bag regularly to refresh the scent.
- Lavender bags make great wedding favours. You can coordinate the bag material with your theme.
- Lavender bags also make great car air fresheners.
- Add culinary grade dried lavender to your favourite drinks to add a floral flavour. Add to green tea or floral gins.
- Add culinary grade dried lavender to salads, cakes and chocolate.
- Use in place of rice or paper as wedding confetti. Fragrant, a pretty colour, biodegradable, and perfect to take to a wedding if you’re not sure on the venue rules. Create confetti cones and leave in a basket for your guests on your big day.
- Make lavender infused oil, perfect for restless legs, dry scalps, and itchy bites. Fill a jar half way with dried lavender. Cover with a carrier oil (I recommend Grapeseed). Cap and store somewhere cool for 4-6 weeks, shaking occasionally. Strain, and use within 9 months to a year.
- Use lavender oil made from dried lavender to create balms and salves.
- Use lavender on stalks for smudge sticks, or loose with other herbs to create incense.
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