Lavandula Angustifoila
Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular and versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy. Distilled from the plant Lavandula angustifoila, the oil promotes relaxation and treats anxiety, fungal, infections, allergies, depression, insomnia, eczema, nausea and menstrual cramps.
Lavandula Angustifolia, commonly called English lavender, has been a mainstay of herb gardens for many years. Despite its common name, it is not in fact native to England, but comes primarily from Mediterranean region. It was reportedly named English lavender because of its ability to grow well in English climate. This”true lavender” is commercially planted for harvesting its oils. Lavender flowers and foliage are also popular additions to sachets and potpourris. English lavender varieties are more often used for culinary purposes than other types of lavender. This is a semi-woody plant that typically grows to 35-78 cm. Narrow, gray-green leaves on square stems. Purple flowers appear in terminal spikes in late spring to early summer. Both foliage and flowers are highly aromatic. Leaves are evergreen in warm winter climates.