Known by the botanical name Lavandula angustifolia, the pale violet flower buds of lavender are popular for making soaps, bath salts, aromatic oils, and tea. Though it's popular for its fragrance and color, it has been revered for centuries in traditional medicine to improve the sleep cycle, reduce anxiety, and heal skin ailments. With high [...]The post The Many Use of Lavender appeared first on Tea Stories - Still Steeping: Teabox Blog.