Lavender, one of the most popular essential oils, has powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, sedative, calming and anti depressive properties. Lavender comes from the word ‘lavare’, meaning to wash and was used throughout ancient Europe to scent bathing water. It was often used as a ‘strewing herb’. That is when a plant is placed on the floor around the home. As the plant is walked on, it releases its aroma filling the house with its beautiful smell. The Egyptians used lavender for mummification and as a perfume. In the bible, lavender oil was among the aromatics used for anointing and healing.
Lavender, one of the most popular essential oils, has powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, sedative, calming and anti depressive properties. Lavender comes from the word ‘lavare’, meaning to wash and was used throughout ancient Europe to scent bathing water. It was often used as a ‘strewing herb’. That is when a plant is placed on the floor around the home. As the plant is walked on, it releases its aroma filling the house with its beautiful smell. The Egyptians used lavender for mummification and as a perfume. In the bible, lavender oil was among the aromatics used for anointing and healing.
