Roman bathhouses were scented with it, Victorian linen cupboards were stuffed with it, and herbalists have long sewn it into sleep pillows. Few plants carry such an unbroken bedtime tradition.
The Herbarium / N° 19
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Botanical
Provençal fields at dusk, the scent that taught the world to wind down.
Lavandula angustifolia, steam-distilled from the flowering tops, the same species grown across the hills of southern France.
- Linalool
- The dominant floral alcohol in the essential oil.
- Linalyl acetate
- Pairs with linalool to give lavender its signature scent.
Flower extract, used in our evening and sleep formulas.
Lavender is one of the most studied aromatic botanicals, with trials on sleep quality and relaxation measures using both oral preparations and inhalation.
- Lavare is Latin for 'to wash', Romans scented their bathhouses with it.
- English lavender is prized over lavandin hybrids for a softer, less camphorous profile.
- Harvest timing changes everything: too late and the oil turns harsh.
Lavandula angustifoliaEnglish lavenderTrue lavender
Traditional use reflects historical and cultural practice, not licensed health claims. Always read the label and consult a healthcare professional if unsure.
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