Lavender is thought to have come from the Mediterranean, India and the Middle East. Its origins was about 2500 years ago. A plant belonging to the family of mint, lavender is prized for its sweet flowery scent, and beauty and variety of uses. Lavender was given the name "Nardus" by the Greeks, who gave it the name Naarda after the Syrian city. Nard, or "spikenard," it is known as one of the holy herbs used to produce the Holy scent and is also mentioned...