Lavender has been used throughout History

The lavender plant has a long-standing history as a folk medicine, for centuries it has been used for it benefits in cosmetic, medicinal and decorative uses -

It was used on the battle fields of World Wars I and II to prevent infection and relieve pain when other medical supplies were scarce.

During epidemics, the Persians, Greeks, and Romans burned the aromatic lavender branches to protect themselves from "bad emanations" in the sick rooms.

* At the beginning of the century, in France, lavandieres (washerwomen) used it in the washtub. They placed lavender in the laundry baskets to perfume their linens.

* In Provence, in the classrooms, when pupils were nervous and disruptive, the teachers crushed lavender seeds to calm the students.

The Benefits of Lavender

* Lavender is antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, anticoagulant, carminative, cordial, deodorant, decongestant, diuretic, hypotensive, insecticidal, parasiticidal, restorative, sedative, tonic, vermifugal, and vulnerary. Its Good for the mind, body & soul, Lavender helps support a calm composure and reduces irritability, apprehension, stress, nervous tension, insomnia, nightmares, and is generally balancing to the psyche as well as the body.

Lavender Skin Care works well in the treatment of acne, eczema, dermatitis, fungus, burns and wounds. It makes a refreshing astringent as well as an effective Skin Care moisturizer. It can alleviate aches, pains and swelling from arthritis, injury, headache, and other maladies. Lavender can also alleviate motion sickness, and research shows that lavender is beneficial for the treatment of indigestion, hypoglycemia, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, kidney stones and anemia. It is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.