Interesting facts

The name lavender is thought to come from the Latin "lavare" = to wash. - stemming from the Romans’ use of lavender to perfume their bath water. It was also the Romans who introduced the custom of putting dried lavender flowers amongst their fresh laundry to keep away moths.
The Hebrews used burn lavender for ritual purposes. The incense is said to have a purifying effect.
In the central European monastery gardens Lavender first appeared in the 11th century. Soon after, the belief spread that Maria Magdalene had used lavender oil to annoint the head of Jesus. Consequently, at the end of the 15th century a lavender oil allegedly composed in the manner of “Magdalene oil” and said to have numerous effects was promoted. Even in those days, people knew about advertising!
In the plant’s native countries, lavender leaves are also used as culinery herb. The slightly bitter and very aromatic leaves are used to season roast mutton, stewed meat, fish soups and salads and make the food more digestible.