Know What You Don't!
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Lavender comes from the same family as mint.
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The scent of lavender deters mice, flies, mosquitoes and other pests from the area. Thus, lavender acts as a natural bug repellent.
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In the language of flowers, lavender can mean devotion, luck, success, happiness.
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Back in the Elizabethan times, when baths weren't common practice, lavender was used to perfume clothes and bed linen.
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Lavender helps you falling asleep.
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Lavender scent produces calming effect, makes you happy and helps in relaxation.
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Lavender scent is used commonly for aromatherapy.
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Eucalyptus and spearmint belong to the mint family.
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These mints are supposed to provide a cooling effect.
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They are very good with sinuses.
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They are often used for aromatherapy because of their soothing and relaxing effect.
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Candles were invented circa 3000 BC.
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For thousands of years, up to the 1900s, candles were the primary source of light in darkness.
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Nine out of ten candle users say they use candles to make a room feel comfortable or cozy.
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Candle purchasers view candles as an appropriate gift for the holidays (76%), as a house warming gift (74%), a hostess/dinner party gift (66%), a thank you (61%) and as adult birthday gifts (58%).
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Candle manufacturers' surveys show that 96% of all candles purchased are bought by women.
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Candle users say they most frequently burn candles in the living room (42%), followed by the kitchen (18%) and the bedroom (13%).
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The earliest scented candles were from India and were composed of cinnamon.
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Candles have historically been used to symbolize spiritual illumination, philosophical enlightenment, scientific education, and moral guidance.
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Consumers are increasingly purchasing candles as a focal point for their home decor, and for aromatherapy-like relaxation and stress reduction.
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You can always reuse the containers as planters, pen holders, home accent and various other purposes once your candle runs out.
