Lavender Its name derives from the Latin root “lavare,” which literally means “to wash.”The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt. There, lavender oil played a role in the mummification process.
During later times, lavender became a bath additive in several regions, including Persia, ancient Greece, and Rome. These cultures believed that lavender helped purify the body and mind.
Since ancient times, lavender has been used to treat many different ailments, including:
- mental health issues
- anxiety
- insomnia
- depression
- headaches
- hair loss
- nausea
- acne
- toothaches
- skin irritations
- cancer
