HUNGARIAN DRIED LAVENDER IN A DECORATIVE BAG
HUNGARIAN DRIED LAVENDER IN A DECORATIVE BAG
Lavender is called the “queen of fragrances”. And when it comes to conversation, many first of all remember Provence. But there are places where lavender lives, which in its qualities is not inferior to growing in France. One of these regions is the small Tihany Peninsula, located on the northern coast of Lake Balaton, Hungary. This peninsula is of volcanic origin and has several thermal springs on its territory.
In the 11th century, a Benedictine abbey was founded here. It is believed that the Benedictine monks brought lavender to Hungary. It is interesting that a certain monk is one of the main characters in the legend of the first known perfume made on an alcohol basis. Allegedly in the 14th century, he created a perfume known as the "Water of the Hungarian Queen" (Hungarian "Magyar Királyné Vize"). These perfumes, according to the most widespread version of the legend, were intended for Elizabeth of Poland (Hungarian Piast Erzsébet), the third wife of the Hungarian king Karl Robert (Hungarian Károly Róbert). According to another version, they were created much later, in the 17th century. By the way, the first mention of lavender in Hungary belongs to the same century.
They say that "Hungarian water" helped the already elderly queen, who survived her husband, to get back on her feet after a serious illness, and also returned her youth and beauty. Allegedly, the queen began to look so good that a young man even wooed her.
For a long time, "Water of the Hungarian Queen" was appreciated in Europe not only as a perfume, but also as a medicine. There were even men among her admirers. One of them is the French King Louis XIV, the Sun King.
The monks of the Benedictine monastery in Pannonhalma were the first to grow lavender in Hungary. The Pannonian Hills (Hungarian Pannonhalma) are located in the northwest of the Tihany Peninsula, about 100 km from it. These places have been known since the days of the Roman Empire.
Pannonhalm Abbey, founded in the 10th century, is not only the oldest in Hungary, but also the second largest Catholic abbey in the world. It was here that lavender was brought in around 1687. As you know, monks have always grown medicinal plants in their monasteries. Pannonhalm Abbey also has its own botanical garden, which has a long history. Since the 18th century, lavender has been constantly cultivated here.
Lavender properties
Lavender is a plant that contains about 1.2 percent essential oil, which in turn contains tannins, linalool and its acid esters, triterpene compounds and coumarins. The stems and leaves of lavender contain a small amount of essential oil, which contains borneol and geraniol.
The essential oil derived from lavender is an excellent medicine. It is used in cosmetology, perfumery and many other industrial fields. The healing properties of the oil allow you to get rid of bruises, bruises, burns, stems and leaves of lavender are used in aromatherapy for taking baths. In addition, lavender contains the so-called honey, which is an excellent medicine. Lavender flowers are dried and used to smell things and clothes, and to freshen rooms. In addition, flowers can help fight moths when placed close to clothing.
Essential oils contained in lavender are a good sedative, relieve spasms and soothe pain, heal wounds, etc. Among other things, the plant helps to get rid of insects and parasites, and also helps with snake or insect bites, including poisonous ones. Lavender oil, given its effectiveness in fighting microbes, is used for inhalation for diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis, etc.
Given the calming effect of lavender, it is used for neurasthenia, neurosis, insomnia, melancholy, skin rashes associated with nervous experiences, excessive fatigue, as well as weakness along with low blood pressure. In addition, a plant such as lavender is an excellent indoor air freshener.
The wonderful effect that lavender has on the general mental and emotional state of a person and on his central nervous system as a whole has been noted. Lavender helps to create a sense of calmness and tranquility inside a person, thereby reducing the negative effects of adverse factors and stress, preserving consciousness and mental state.
The positive properties of lavender make it possible to accelerate the recovery of strength and energy, increase labor productivity, relieve stress at the end of the day, and increase mental activity.
