Our Herbs & Essential Oils - Lavender
Our Herbs & Essential Oils Lavender Lavender essential oil INCI name:Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil Lavender, scientifically known as Lavandula angustifolia, is a member of the Lamiaceae family, renowned for its essential oil production. This perennial plant thrives in sunny, mountainous regions and is native to the Mediterranean basin, though it also grows in similar climates in countries like the United States, the Canary Islands, and Australia. Its grey-green leaves and blueish-violet flowers grow in clusters atop the stem. The name "lavender" stems from the Latin word 'lavare,' meaning "to wash," as the Romans used it to scent their baths, and...