Timeless Lavender
September 4th, 2008 -- Posted in Lavender, Lavender Plants, lavender aromatherapy | No Comments »Lavender plants are one of the world’s most loved as well as oldest flowering herbs.
The Romans used lavender in their bath water, and used the plant to heal wounds and as an antiseptic.
For hundreds of years lavender was carried to protect against evil. and for centuries has been one of the most popular herbs because of it’s soothing perfume and powerful healing qualities.
Lavender Plants are a rich in essential oil. The oil is extracted by distillation which requires large quantities of lavender to produce just a small amount of oil. The purest and finest oil is used in the manufacture of some of the worlds best loved perfumes, and is very expensive. Today lavender oil is also used in cosmetics, soaps and sachets. Some Lavenders have also become popular as a culinary herb, adding special flavor to a wide range of recipes.
Author: Margarete Abel
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