Per Wikipedia, an essential oil is: "...a concentrated liquid from plants. An oil is "essential" in the sense that it carries a distinctive scent, or essence, of the plant." Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation from the flower spikes. According to whoever you listen to, lavender can do everything from cure athlete's foot to disinfect your garbage can; it can get rid of a hangover and ease panic attacks. In 17th century London, it was suggested that a bunch of lavender be tied around the wrist to protect one from the Great Plague. Not bad for a little purple flower. Whether you expect it to cure what ails you or not, you CAN expect it to smell great: always clean and fresh, not cloying, not terribly floral. Makes as nice a soap now as it did years ago. And anti-plague lavender wrist bands are never out of style...
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