- The essential oil of lavender can be harvested only from lavender bud and flowers.
- In addition to the properties listed above, lavender oil has been used as insect repellent, a balm for the relief of headaches, a treatment for anxiety and a cough remedy. Essential oil of lavender also can be used as antiseptic or as an anti-inflammatory.
- Egyptians used lavender during mummification, and the Ancient Greeks believed it was a remedy for insomnia or backaches. The Romans prized lavender, and it was a luxury good primarily used for scenting bath water. In fact, that is where the name lavender comes from: from the Latin lavare, meaning "to wash."
- Lavender was found in Syria by the Ancient Greeks and possibly the Egyptians. Today, lavender can be found all over Europe, as well as North America.
- It takes 150 lbs. of lavender to make 1 lb. of oil.












