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lavender
According to folk wisdom, lavender has many uses. Lavender soothe and heal insect bites and bunches of lavender repel insects. Lavender seeds and flowers aid sleep and relaxation when used in pillows. In the old days it was believed that you should always plant lavender at your front door for good fortune and today lavender is still planted next to roses to keep them free of lice.
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horsetail
Compared to other plants horsetail has a very unusual chemical composition. It is rich in minerals including silicon and silica. The high level of silica strengthens and firms the skin. It improves the hair’s strength and elasticity. In folk medicine it was thought to have healing properties and used to treat wounds. In skincare horsetail extract is known to have been used as a skin tonic and to prevent flaky nails and split hair.
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