Articles of category "Lavender"

Lavender products are those which can be recognized all over the world thanks to their fresh and heady fragrance. It's Latin name is Lavendula angustifolia. It is a flowering evergreen shrub, which came from the Mediterranean region. Ancient Romans used to add lavender products to their baths (besides, Latin word lavare means to wash), the Tibetans use the plant for preparing special butter treating nervous disorders. Nowadays, lavender oil is widely used throughout Europe both topically and internally. It is considered to be a remedy for a number of conditions, from anxiety to sunburn.

The botanical name of the plant widely known as "lavender" is "Lavandula angustifolia". It is one of the most popular and appreciated herbs. It wins instant sympathy owing to the sweet and soothing smell of small violet flowers. The origin of the plant's name is most likely to be connected with the Latin verb "lavare", meaning "to wash". Even in ancient times lavender was already believed to have the capability to cleanse the body, ridding it of a great number of diseases.