Best lavender essential oils and the benefits for deep relaxation
by Saskia Kemsley
Mar 05, 2024
2 minutes
A symbol of tranquillity, lavender has been used for homoeopathic and aromatic purposes for centuries.
From Egyptian perfumes and ancient Roman baths to Victorian scent bags and sachets, the aromatic uses of the violet-hued flowering plant throughout history are wide-ranging. But when exactly were the swirling scents of lavender combined with wellness practices?
According to , Greek physician, pharmacologist and botanist, Dioscorides praised the medicinal attributes of lavender in the first century A.D.
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