Herbal Remedy Index for Trees, Flowers and Herbs starting with K,L,M and N

This herbal remedy index should help to assist even the most enthusiastic home spa goddess with their spa treatments. It includes trees, flowers and herbs that start with K,L,M and N.

Kelp or seaweed, specifically belongs to the brown algae class and can be found in large undersea forests. Kelp requires nutrient-rich water below about 20 °C (68 °F) and is known for its high growth rate. Kelp has emollient properties that are rich in vitamins and minerals, making it an ideal ingredient for home spa body wraps, baths and herbal face lift techniques.

Lady's Mantle has leaves with rounded and finely serrated lobes, it has been cultivated for its unobtrusive beauty and herbal properties for centuries. It is the perfect ingredient for home spa or day spa bath waters.

Lavender flowers, stems, leaves and essential oil are all home and day spa favorites for many reasons. They make excellent ingredients for bath products, body powder, facial steams and masks. The Lavender flowers may be blue, violet or lilac and the smell is divine. Why not try reading my recipe for lavender aromatic floral water.

Lemon is an often overlooked ingredient: the small evergreen tree (Citrus limon) was originally native to Asia. The fruit is used for its juice, though the pulp and rind (zest) are also used in cooking and baking. Lemon juice is about 5% (approximately 0.3 mole per liter) citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste, and a pH of 2 to 3.

Lemon is excellent for balancing ph levels, bleaching and as an aromatic. Home spa uses include bath products, facial steams and hair rinses.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb in the mint family, it is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. The leaves have a gentle lemon scent, related to mint. At the end of the summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. The herb has antiseptic properties, making it a must-have addition to any herbal remedy index, and can be used for its scent, also. Why not try reading my recipe for lemon balm aromatic floral water.

Luffa (sometimes loofah or lufah) are tropical and subtropical vines. The fruit of at least two species is grown and harvested before maturity, and then eaten as a vegetable. It is popular in Asian and African recipes. The ripe, dried fruit is also the source of the loofah or plant sponge. Parts of the plant are used to create things like bath or kitchen sponges, a natural remedy for jaundice, furniture and even houses. Luffa is an important addition to any herbal remedy index.

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a tall perennial that resembles and tastes like celery. The leaves and stems are excellent for adding flavour to teas and floral water. Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow, Marsh Mallow, or Common Marshmallow) is native to Africa, and used as a medicinal plant and ornamental plant. Marshmallow root and flowers are great for facial masks and steams.Why not try reading my recipe for lovage aromatic floral water.

Myrrh is the dried sap of a number of trees. High quality myrrh can be identified through the darkness and clarity of the resin. The scent of raw myrrh resin and its essential oil is sharp, pleasant and somewhat bitter. When burned, it produces a smoke that is heavy and may be tinged with a slight vanillic sweetness.

Nettle is the common name for a number of different species of flowering plants. Nettle leaves are stimulating, vitamin and mineral rich, and improve circulation. It is ideal for home spa hair rinse recipes and an important part of any herbal remedy index.