Lavender ( Lavendula angustifolia ) comes from lavare , meaning “to wash” in Latin. From ancient Greece, it is use to ease anger and purify the body and mind. Lavender essential oil is a MUST HAVE essential oils in your cabinet. Lavender is used for many conditions, it is like an archetype of a mother who take care and nurture us . It is a practical essential oil every family should have at least a bottle of lavender essential oil. Profile Common Name Lavender Botanical Latin Name Lavandula angustifolia/ Lavandula officinalis Botanical Family Lamiaceae Place of Origin Mediterranean area Part of plant used Flowering tops Extraction Method Distillation Precaution/ Contra-indication None in therapeutic doses, but the oil must be diluted well for asthma suffers as it can create problems in some individuals. Uses: Very effective for burn and scald Can balance the central nervous system and emotional system Ease anxiety, sleep disorder...