The history of lavender in the Egyptian culture “Pharaohs” From antiquity to the 18th century Table of Contents Lavender, a medicinal plant has its origins under the terms “lavandula stoechas” or spica, and found root as early as the Romans who used it as a perfume, for bathing and cleaning laundry . Throughout the Mediterranean, the use of the plant, which has been classified as a “precious plant” by Roman naturalists (cited especially by Pliny), is developing.Since ancient times, humans have used aromatic plants to cure or prevent diseases. Egyptian civilization is considered “creative” of essential oils. Since ancient times, humans have used aromatic plants to cure or prevent diseases. Egyptian civilization is considered “creative” of essential oils. Mentions were found during archaeological excavations in the nineteenth century, on papyrus dating back to -4,500 years which contain lists of remedies based on “plants of life”. How were the essential oils m...
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