AD naturam True Lavender Essential Oil is one of the most well-known and widely used essential oils. It is anti-inflammatory, it is a remarkable pain reliever and a powerful healing agent. It is also an antiseptic and an antibacterial and it is antidepressant. The Persians, Greeks and Romans burned branches of Lavender to protect themselves from "bad fumes" in the sick room, and during epidemics. The Romans also used Lavender to scent their bath water. It is also from Latin that comes its name "lavare" which means to wash. In northern Europe, the branches of Lavender were used to smoke the homes of plague victims. To protect against contagions, we also prepared a herbal vinegar containing among other things Lavender and in which we soaked cloths that were held in front of the mouth and nose.