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- Lavender is only toxic to small animals
- Lavender is ideal for the family garden
- No lavender oil for children under two years
- Cat and dog owners do not need to be afraid
- Lavender only dangerous for small rodents
- Side effects possible
- Tips & Tricks
Lavender is only toxic to small animals
Since time immemorial, lavender has been used as a bath additive, to ward off insects and as a medicinal and spice plant due to its high content of essential oils and its strong scent. The plant is completely harmless to cats, dogs and (small) children - in contrast to the assumption of many people - only for rodents the lavender is poisonous.
Lavender is ideal for the family garden
Due to the strong smell of lavender or certain plant parts is often considered toxic. However, this is not correct, on the contrary: the plant is explicitly one of the plants that can be planted safely in family gardens - the little ones can put the plant parts in the mouth without anything happening.
No lavender oil for children under two years
Parents need only take care with lavender oil, because it contains very high concentrations of essential oils. Children under the age of two should never be treated or rubbed with essential oils of any kind - this can lead to respiratory arrest. This is not a problem for older children.
Cat and dog owners do not need to be afraid
Also for cats and dogs all parts of plants are not poisonous. Although many cat owners exclude the fact that most cats instinctively avoid lavender, that the plant is poisonous, the animals just do not like the strong smell. Therefore, you do not need to worry if your cat accidentally nibbles on lavender.
Lavender only dangerous for small rodents
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Side effects possible
Although lavender is non-toxic, it can cause reactions, such as headaches, to susceptible people - especially if lavender oil is burnt off in an aroma lamp. In some people, lavender oil or lavender cream causes skin irritation to rashes. Cat and dog owners should allow their animals to avoid a strong smell of lavender.
Tips & Tricks
Also keep in mind that special varieties such as crested and spiced lavender contain much higher concentrations of essential oils and should therefore be used sparingly. As a fragrance and spice plant, the true lavender is much better.
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