What is the flower language and meaning of lavender?

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What is the flower language of lavender?

Lavender is also known locally as perfume plant, fragrant herb, lavandula, and so on. It is a small shrub belonging to the genus Lavandula in the family Lamiaceae. Its stems are straight and upright, its leaves are slender and long, and its petals grow in opposite pairs, appearing grayish-green. The flowers bloom at the top of the flower stems in spikes. The most famous place for producing high-quality lavender is Provence in southern France, because its warm and humid climate is extremely suitable for cultivating lavender. Of course, the leaf shape and flower color of lavender are both very graceful and elegant, and the long, beautiful blue-purple inflorescences make it a new kind of hardy perennial flower for courtyards. It is suitable for mass planting or row planting along flower borders, and can also be grown in pots for ornamental viewing.

The flower language of lavender

The flower language of lavender is "waiting for love." In traditional Europe, lavender seemed naturally connected with love, and a large number of folk customs and love legends are associated with lavender. Just as portrayed in the TV drama "Lavender," lavender symbolizes a kind of reserved expression of love, a firm promise, and the hope that after enduring hardships, two people can finally hold hands together.

The legends of lavender

[The first legend]

In ancient Provence there was a beautiful girl. One day, while she was alone in a cold valley gathering flowers that were about to bloom, on her way home she met a wounded traveler from far away who asked her for directions. The girl, holding an armful of flowers, gazed affectionately at this handsome young man, and in that instant her heart was already occupied by the young man's passionate and unrestrained smile. Disregarding her family's opposition, the girl insisted that the young man stay in a guest room at home to heal until he recovered. As the days passed one by one, the young man's leg injury healed, and the feelings between the two quickly warmed. Then, on a slightly cool early morning, the young man was about to bid farewell and leave, but the girl, despite her family's opposition, was determined to follow him far away, to his distant homeland filled with roses... Before the girl left, an old woman in the village held a bouquet of newly opened lavender and told the infatuated girl to use this bouquet of newly opened lavender to test the young man's true heart... It is said that the fragrance of a lavender bouquet will make unclean things reveal themselves... It was on that early morning when the valley was filled with lavender. Just as the young man took the girl's hand and prepared to set off on a long journey, the girl threw a bouquet of lavender hidden inside her coat at the young man. Just like that, a burst of purple light smoke suddenly gathered and scattered... In the valley, one could vaguely hear the cold wind whistling, as if the young man were murmuring... I am the heart in you that wants to travel far... leaving behind the girl's lonely figure, grieving alone... Not long after, the girl also disappeared. Some say she followed the fragrance of the flowers to search for the young man; some say she too was transformed by the young man into a wisp of light smoke and vanished in the valley... The appearance of this flower represents love and promise, just like its flower language, waiting for love.

[The second legend]

Legend says that one day, the Virgin Mary hung the washed baby clothes of Jesus on lavender, and from then on lavender was given the meaning of symbolizing the scent of heaven. Some also say that the Virgin Mary directly used water soaked with lavender to wash Jesus' baby clothes; perhaps this is why people in the past loved using lavender to wash clothes so much. But some also say that the Virgin Mary once prayed to lavender, so lavender not only has a fragrance that lingers without dispersing, but also has the power to drive away demons.

[The third legend]

It is said that long ago, an angel fell in love with a mortal woman named Xunyi. He shed his first tear for her, and his wings fell off for her. Although the angel had to endure severe pain every day, they were still very happy. But happiness was very brief. The angel was captured back to heaven, and that happy time he had with Xunyi was erased. Before being banished to the mortal world, he shed another tear, and the tear turned into a butterfly to accompany the girl he loved most. Yet Xunyi was still foolishly waiting for him to return, and the only one accompanying her was that butterfly. Day and night she waited in the garden where the angel had left, and in the end, she turned into a small plant. Every year it would bloom with pale purple flowers. They flew to many places, searching for the angel who had been banished to the mortal world. People called that plant "lavender."

[The fourth legend]

There is a folk custom of using lavender to scent a bride's wedding dress. In Ireland, local people tie lavender to bridges to pray for good luck to come. It is said that carrying a small bag of dried lavender on your body can help you find your dream lover. When you and your lover are separated, you can hide a small sprig of lavender in your lover's book. When you meet again next time, look at the color of the lavender and smell its fragrance, and you can know how much your lover loves you. At a wedding, you can scatter small lavender flowers, which can bring you a happy and fulfilling marriage.

The effects and functions of lavender essential oil

Helps with sleep

Put 2 drops of lavender essential oil on a cotton ball, place the cotton ball with lavender essential oil inside your pillow, and let you sleep with a smile. Combined with marjoram (lavender:marjoram = 4:1), it can strengthen the sedative effect and provide even better assistance for people with severe insomnia.

Note: A light lavender scent helps with sleep, but a strong lavender scent actually has an invigorating and refreshing effect.

Lavender cleansing bath

Fill a bathtub with warm water, add 5-8 drops of lavender, and soak for 15-20 minutes. It can relieve fatigue, relax the nerves, and also eliminate negative energy from places you visited during the day (such as hospitals, cemeteries, and so on).

Clothing insect prevention

Put a few drops of lavender essential oil on several cotton balls, place them in several corners of the wardrobe, and it can help prevent insects in clothing while giving clothes a fresh and elegant fragrance.

Household emergency use

Lavender is very effective for burns, scalds, scorches, and the repair of new scars.

Gynecological antibacterial use

Method for relieving menstrual pain: In the 7 days before your period comes, every night before going to sleep, blend lavender essential oil into a carrier oil and massage the lower abdomen and lower back. If you are only adding lavender essential oil, the ratio is 5 drops of pure lavender essential oil per 10 milliliters of carrier oil.

Psychological aspects

Because it can stabilize emotions, it has a positive effect on abnormal psychological states. It can purify and soothe the mind, reduce feelings of anger and exhaustion, and enable people to face life calmly. Because it can balance the central nervous system, it is very helpful for states of panic and depression.

It also has an obvious calming and soothing function, and offers quite good relaxation and spiritual comfort to people with insomnia. Unlike general sleep-inducing essential oils, lavender essential oil can be used during work and in the daytime, and not only will it not have any overly relaxing effect, but it can also provide calmness and balance, offering a stable and effective working mood. It has a quite good effect on soothing irritability or unstable moods.

Physiological aspects

1. Lavender essential oil can lower high blood pressure, regulate breathing, and improve insomnia problems. It is very effective for respiratory system disorders or menstrual pain! Pain relief, anti-inflammation, and scar healing are well-known effects of lavender.

2. Lavender is very effective for burns and scalds, can promote cell regeneration, and maintain the balance of sebum secretion. Lavender is one of the few essential oils that can be used directly as a pure essential oil.

3. Lavender essential oil has an insect-repellent effect and can drive away moths and insects. Since ancient times it has been used for cleaning, health care, and prevention.

4. In addition, lavender essential oil has a relaxing effect on smooth muscles, helping to relieve high blood pressure caused by emotional tension, high stress, and irritability.

Hair and skin therapeutic effects

Lavender essential oil can promote cell regeneration, and its effects in treating burns and sunburn are widely renowned. It can improve acne, eczema, and psoriasis, treat abscesses and boils, and inhibit mold growth, reducing swelling, scars, and gangrene to the lowest possible degree.

Lavender's scar-healing effect comes from its cell-activating properties. In addition, because it can balance skin oil secretion, it is even more able to provide improvement for oily skin and oily hair. Therefore, for skin scars, eczema, mold, and abscesses, and for protecting hair from dandruff and hair quality problems caused by an overly oily scalp, lavender is recommended as an essential choice.

Can bring you a happy and fulfilling marriage.