Lavender is derived from the Latin word "lavare", which means to wash. It was the favored fragrance of Rome and was added to bathwater for a fresh, clean aroma. NOW Lavendar Oil is steam distilled from Lavender plants. This French essentail oil is 100% pure.

»Lavender is the most loved aromatic used in aromatherapy today.
»Besides being versatile, its lightly floral and soothing scent is one that most people find appealing.
»In therapeutic terms, lavender is the most useful oil, and one that every aromatherapy kit should include.
»It's also one of the few essential oils that can be applied neat.
»Lavender has a long history of use in many different cultures, but is probably most associated with the English for its use in many of their perfumes.

Mixes well with: Almost all oils, and particularly well with allspice, anise, basil, bergamot, citronella, chamomile, clary sage, clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lemon, lime, tangerine, patchouli, peppermint, pine, rose, rosemary, spearmint, tea tree, and thyme.