The name for lavender comes from the Latin word "to wash", lavere, because it was used in ancient times in baths and spas.

The plants grow easily in many different climates, although originally Mediterranean in origin. Luckily for us, the oils created from lavender flowers are cheap and easily available.

It takes approximately 105 lb of lavender flowers to create a pint of lavender essential oil (compare with jasmine oil, which requires more like 1,000 lb of flowers for one pint of oil).



Today lavender is a popular and versatile aromatherapy oil, with many different uses. This article sets out some of the health benefits of using Lavandula angustifolia at home.

