Lavender is known as essential and aromatic plant since ancient times. It is widely used in folk medicine.

Leaf shape is diverse across the genus. They are simple in some commonly cultivated species; in other species they are pinnately toothed, or pinnate, sometimes multiple pinnate and dissected. In most species the leaves are covered in fine hairs or indumentum, which normally contain the essential oils.

Flowers are borne in whorls, held on spikes rising above the foliage, the spikes being branched in some species. Some species produce coloured bracts at the apices. The flowers may be blue, violet or lilac in the wild species, occasionally blackish purple or yellowish.

Lavender is characterized by durable, fine and relaxing aroma.

Uses of lavender flowers

• Cotton bag filled with lavender enriched with essential oil is the preferred means of refreshing the wardrobes, small rooms and cars. Lavender flowers brings the smell of summer all year round.
• Dried lavender flowers can be added to your cup of tea, or your bath, or you can simply put a bag of them in your wardrobe to get rid of moths.
• These bags are necessary for every house to freshen and clean the air; the aroma gives you confidence and relieves stress and insomnia.

If dreams had a fragrance it would be lavender!