{"id":2808,"date":"2016-03-15T20:27:34","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T18:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greco.com.gr\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2808"},"modified":"2017-07-28T19:10:20","modified_gmt":"2017-07-28T17:10:20","slug":"lavender","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/en\/shop\/aromatic-herbs-and-spices\/herbs-beverages\/lavender\/","title":{"rendered":"Lavender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Lavender<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Lavandula angustifolia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3356\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"13\" height=\"17\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Name &#8211; History &#8211; Mythology\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>Lavender originates from the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>The word lavender comes from Latin \u2019lavare\u2019 \u2013 to wash, to launder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>In ancient Greece and Rome, lavender was used for bathing and laundry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>The lavender flower contains an essential oil used since Antiquity against nervous complaints.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>In the Middle Ages lavender was used as protection against the plague. In folk remedies it is used as natural protection of clothes and bed linen against tineids.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>It is commonly used in the cosmetic and perfume industry. Lavender oil is used for massage, bathing, inhalations and aromatherapy.<\/p>\n<p><b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3356\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"13\" height=\"17\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Properties \u2013 Use:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>It soothes and tones the nervous system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>Lavender stimulates mental activity in case of tiredness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>It enhances digestion, stimulates the secretion of stomach acids and soothes flatulence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>It soothes rheumatic pains of muscles and joints.Lavender is used in aromatherapy, against headaches and migraine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>Lavender has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Lavender tea increases sweating and is a diuretic<\/p>\n<p><b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3356\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"13\" height=\"17\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Suggestions:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greco.com.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/filo.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>Lavender flowers distributed by Greco are dried directly after gathering and contain large quantities of essential oil. 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