Tag: Lavender

Therapeutics is anticipated to show substantial growth over the forecast period as demand for lavender oil products is increasing by leaps and bounds. Is there a market for lavender oil? The global Lavender Oil market is valued at US$ 98.9 million in 2019. The market size will reach US$ 138 million by the end of […]

Apart from Bulgaria and France, which are perhaps the most well-known producers, Lavender Oil is also produced in Italy, Spain, Greece, South Africa, Turkey, England, Australia, Canada, and many other countries. Each will have slightly varying chemical and aromatic profiles. Which country produces the best lavender essential oil? In regard to lavandin, France is the […]

Bulgaria. Bulgaria is the world’s largest producer of organic rose and lavender oil. The Ministry of Agriculture has prepared a National Plan for the Development of Organic Farming until 2027. Which country produces the most lavender oil? BulgariaThe main production country of lavender is Bulgaria, followed by France; the top producer of lavandin essential oil […]

The flowering season spans from mid-June to mid-August, and may depend on climate factors: it comes sooner in warmer, sunnier regions, and can come later nearer to Alpine valleys. To take in lavender fields in bloom in Provence, you can plan a trip between mid-June and mid-July. When can you see lavender in France? Best […]

Bulgaria. A favourite scent of the Romans, it’s used for cosmetics, fragrances, and even – with the help of bees – to make honey. However, in recent years, Bulgaria, the former communist country in Eastern Europe, has overtaken France to become the world leader in lavender oil production. Which country lavender oil is best? Main […]

The difference between French and English lavender is that English lavender is cold hardy and lives much longer (up to 15 years) whereas French Lavender does not tolerate cold, only lives for 5 years but flowers for much longer. Is lavender a French flower? Although it is adorned with its famous purple blooms, French lavender […]

The ancient Egyptians. Lavender: A History The first record of lavender can be traced back to more than 2,500 years ago! The ancient Egyptians used lavender in the mummification process, as well as for its fragrant scent in perfumes. Traces of lavender were even found in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun. When was […]

There are three blooming periods during the season, mid-June, early July and late Summer/early Fall.. We grow both English lavender and French lavender which come into flower and peak at different times. The best time to visit is in early July when the French lavender is at its height. What is the best season for […]

Lilac flowers, or Syriga, belong to the olive family, Oleaceae; while lavender flowers, or Levandula, belong to the mint family, Lamiaceae. The difference between these two hues of the violet-purple family is that the lavender color is a pale purple with a blue tint, while lilac is a light purple with a pink tint. Does […]

How to make lavender color? The simple answer to this question is to mix red and blue to make purple, then add white to lighten the color and create lavender. What three colors make lavender? Mixing blue and red together makes purple. Blue and red are essential to creating purple, but you can mix in […]

purity, devotion, and love. The biblical meaning of lavender symbolizes purity, devotion, and love; that’s why lavender is referenced more than a hundred times in the Bible by the name of nard or spikenard by Hebrews. The Hebrew meaning of lavender is the flower that was used as an offering in the Jerusalem temple. What […]

The main difference between lavender and lilac (colors) is that the lavender is a pale purple with a bluish tinge while the lilac is as a pale purple with a pinkish tinge. Lavender and lilac are two shades of purple and violet. They are very similar to each other and many people often confuse these […]

lavender Nardus. The ancient Greeks called lavender Nardus or Spikenard, named after the Syrian city of Naarda. The English word derives from the Latin lavare (to wash) referring to the properties of the plants. Lavender is one of the most recognised scents in the world –fresh, floral, clean and calm. What is Greek lavender? Lavender […]

The color purple has been associated with royalty, power and wealth for centuries. In fact, Queen Elizabeth I forbad anyone except close members of the royal family to wear it. Purple’s elite status stems from the rarity and cost of the dye originally used to produce it. What color is the color of royalty? purpleThe […]

According to Jaliman, “You can mix almost any essential oil into your favorite [unscented] moisturizer.” Lavender oil is a well-rounded option because it can help combat acne-causing bacteria. “It soothes and heals skin issues, so it’s [also] good for combination skin,” she added. Can I use lavender oil with face cream? Lavender oil for face […]

Prozac, Saffron for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s, and Saffron Versus Aricept). Since lavender oil has no potential for drug abuse and no sedating side-effects, it appeared to be an effective and well-tolerated alternative to benzodiazepine drugs for amelioration of generalized anxiety. Is lavender considered a drug? It is not certain whether lavender is effective in […]

The Lamiaceae, or mint family, is the seventh largest among flowering plant families and encompasses about 7,000 species. In addition to lavender and the mints, the group includes most of the culinary herbs like basil, oregano, sage, thyme and rosemary, as well as plants as diverse as timber trees such as teak. What plants are […]

TLDR: Lavender and Lavandin are both “lavenders” in the Lavender family with slightly different scent profiles: LavENDER is sweet and floral, LavANDIN is strong and herbal. Is it spelled lavendar or lavender? Table 2 lists some of the most frequently seen spelling errors.II. Spelling and Preferred Usage. CORRECT INCORRECT lavender lavendar overlaid overlayed raspberry rasberry […]

Background: Lavender is commonly used in aromatherapy and in a broad range of personal and household products. It has been identified as a contact sensitizer, and has been reported to cause allergic contact dermatitisallergic contact dermatitisAllergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a form of contact dermatitis that is the manifestation of an allergic response caused by […]

ANSWER: Our focus and area of expertise at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center are with plants native to North America but, as beautiful and fragrant as it is, lavender (Lavandula sp.) is not native to North America. Where is lavender native from? Lavender is indigenous to the mountainous areas of the countries bordering the […]