Ten Uses of Lavender Essential Oil

The genus Lavandula is derived from the Latin word lavare which means ‘to wash,’ and L. angustifolia, known as true or common lavender, is the species use for medicinal purposes. Lavender essential oil is obtained via steam distillation of fresh flowers and is produced in Bulgaria and France in large quantities. Be careful when you approach a supplier while purchasing lavender essential oil as it is one of the most commonly adulterated essential oils. An authentic essential oil container should always list the name according to the botanical nomenclature, the part of the plant used to derive the oil, the …read more