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Garden lavender

• Lavender
• General Information
  Lavender is native to the Mediterranean region. It was used in ancient Egypt as part of the process for mummifying bodies. Lavender's use as a bath additive originated in Persia, Greece, and Rome. The herb's name comes from the Latin lavare, which means "to wash."
  Common Name(s)
  lavender, English lavender, garden lavender
  Scientific Name(s)
  Lavandula angustifolia
  How is Lavender usually used?
  Lavender is most commonly used in aromatherapy, in which the scent of the essential oilessential oilan agent extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingrediented from plant parts and used in perfumes, cosmetics, incenses, and medication from the flowers is inhaled.
• The essential oil can also be diluted with another oil and applied to the skin.
• Dried lavender flowers can be used to make teas or liquid extracts that can be taken by mouth.
• What is Lavender used for?
  Historically, lavender was used as an antisepticantiseptican agent that prevents or reduces infection from wounds and for mental health purposes.
• Today, the herb is used for conditions such as anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, and depression.