Heal yourself

For centuries, lavender has been one of the most loved of plants - loved for its beauty and for its unique fragrance. But lavender is so much more than a fragrance.

Lavender was known to the ancient Romans, who named it from the Latin lavens, "to wash." The Romans and Greeks discovered that lavender oil was perfect for many uses around the home, adding its fresh fragrance to soaps, bathwater and making tea to cure a number of ailments.

The Romans and Greeks discovered that lavender does not just add a delightful fragrance. The antiseptic properties of lavender essential oil mean that it is good for your skin as well. Bathing in lavender will help clear up skin problems and make your skin feel rejuvenated, while lavender tea has a number of uses, both inside and outside.


August 12, 2010