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Featured Plant Profile
Native to the Mediterranean, Middle East, and India. Cultivated globally for its fragrance, medicinal use, and ornamental value.
Lavender, True Lavender, English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Perennial flowering herb
Lavender has been used for over 2,500 years in perfumery, medicine, and spiritual cleansing rituals. The ancient Egyptians used it in mummification. In medieval Europe, it was associated with warding off evil and promoting peace. Still used in rituals across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures for purification.
Several clinical studies support lavender's effectiveness for mild anxiety and sleep improvement when used as aromatherapy or in capsule form. Evidence supports its antimicrobial properties and traditional use in wound care, though it should not replace professional treatment.
Lavender oil is one of the few essential oils that can be safely applied directly to the skin in small amounts—without dilution.
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Panax ginseng
Energy • Traditional Chinese Medicine
Aloe barbadensis
Skin healing • Ancient Egyptian medicine
