Lavender is one of the most popular & versatile herbs throughout time and has been used for many-many years (for over 2,500 years)....for many things ...it has been used in food and fragrance/aromatherapy,to relieve congested, Improves eczema and psoriasis, sinuses to ease stress to help induce sleep and relieve depression and still is... rubbed on the temples when diluted with a carrier oil or just smelling to relieve headaches, restores skin complexion and reduces acne....The worlds largest lavender producing area is Provence...Essential oils are extracted by steam distillation