DK Travel : Provence and Côte d'Azur : Top 10 Aromatic Plant Products

Provence and Côte d'Azur : Top 10 Aromatic Plant Products

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1. Toiletries

Lavender has always been associated with hygiene, and is used for soaps, perfume and shampoo.
2. Honey

Herbs and lavender provide great pickings for bees.
3. Dried Flowers

Clonal selection has been necessary to create lavender plants whose flowers remain blue even after drying.
4. Food Flavouring

In dried or fresh form, herbs are vital ingredients of Provençal cooking (see Top 10 Regional Specialities).
5. Essential Oils

Taken internally or applied externally, Provençal plant distillates have been part of the regional healing armoury for centuries. They need a lot of dilution – follow instructions.
6. Liqueurs

Provençal folk make many alcoholic drinks by macerating or distilling plants – not only pastis but also chicouloun, origan de Comtat (marjoram-based) and others.
7. Herbal Tea

Different sorts of herbal tea can relieve stress, aid digestion and improve sleep.
8. Hulled Lavender Flowers

For perfuming your wardrobe, and keeping moths out.
9. Aromatic Sticks

Once lit, depending on the essence used, the sticks will clean the atmosphere, banish odours or, in the case of citronella, keep mosquitoes away.
10. Candles

Herb-perfumed candles have a nice smell to match the soft light.