The history of lavender
Many people are discovering the wonders of lavender, healing does not realize that history goes back Lavender thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians and Romans, through the Middle Ages until the end of modern aromatherapy, lavender oil has proved a versatile healer powerful.
The legend, the story of Adam and Eve Lavender Lavender has been with them for the Garden of Eden. Another link is the biblical Jesus anointment with expensive perfume that some say it was lavender oil. Despite the accuracy of this reference is unknown, there is archaeological evidence that ancient Egyptians used lavender in the mummification process.
Written history tells us that lavender was widely used by the Romans. This is not surprising given that lavender grows wild in many Mediterranean countries, and the word "lilac" is said to come from the Latin word "washed", meaning " washing. "She dried her clothes with the use of them in lavender plants after washing. Lavender oil has been added to the famous public baths in Rome and was carried by Roman soldiers to heal the wounds received in combat.
During the Great Plague of London in the 1600's, has been reported that thieves were caught looting of victims of the plague. Asked how to avoid contracting the disease, criminals have confessed that they washed after "work" a blend of lavender, which became known as "Four Thieves Vinegar." Although they do not understand at the time, the antibacterial properties of lavender essential oil certainly prevented infection.
In the 20th century a French perfumer named Rene-Maurice Gattefosse was working in his laboratory and had a bad burn. It was more closely with the substance at hand lavender oil -. Gattefossé account the wound heal faster and less scarring than expected without treatment. This led him in search of aromatic oils and their healing properties. Published a book about his findings – Aromatherapy: essential oils plant hormones in 1937. The book was then translated into English, what we call "aromatherapy." Lavender has played an important role in driving this area of research.
Today, lavender essential oil is one of the most used in aromatherapy oils. The variety of uses of this smell is incredible. Insomnia Treatment headache and its use in first aid for burns and cuts, lavender essential oil should be a basic requirement in every household medicine cabinet. Combination with other essential oils of lavender in aromatherapy recipes can create an even more beneficial.
Although this is not the only subject of many books, history of lavender is written in the daily lives of individuals through the centuries, they are come to know and love their properties safe and pleasant aroma. He is still being written for those who appreciate the positive impact of this natural healing agent for simple but powerful.
About the Author
About the author – Jimmie Norris is an avid lavender gardener and webmaster of WWW.What-About-Lavender.com a complete resource for lavender information. .
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