Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is often used in aromatherapy for aches and for treating the effects of stress. It also contains certain antiseptic properties. Good for the skin, the oil is used for treating respiratory problems.
The word "lavender" has been derived from the Latin word "lavera," meaning "to wash." It was actually used by Romans during baths. Currently, the oil is often used in insecticides and bathroom cleaners. It is believed that, it was the Romans who introduced lavender in England. Today the major producers, however, are the French.
The oil is extracted from the plant Lavandula angustifolia. The latter is a shrub that grows to a height of, about a meter. Grown mostly in the Mediterranean region, oil is extracted from the purple blue flowers, using steam distillation process.
About lavender oil
The word "lavender" has been derived from the Latin word "lavera," meaning "to wash." It was actually used by Romans during baths. Currently, the oil is often used in insecticides and bathroom cleaners. It is believed that, it was the Romans who introduced lavender in England. Today the major producers, however, are the French.
The oil is extracted from the plant Lavandula angustifolia. The latter is a shrub that grows to a height of, about a meter. Grown mostly in the Mediterranean region, oil is extracted from the purple blue flowers, using steam distillation process.
