In antiquity, lavender didn’t cleanse – it cured

Translated from french (please notify us of errors) The etymology of the word ‘lavender’, from the Latin lavare, does not go back to antiquity, contrary to popular belief. There were no Roman baths scented with this fragrant plant: lavender was used exclusively in pharmacy. Nor did it feature in dishes. When the ancients flavoured wine [ ] L’article In antiquity, lavender didn t cleanse – it cured…