Lavender: The Genus Lavandula

by Henry D. Etzkowitz and Maria Lis-Balchin

Lavandula species are mainly grown for their essential oils, which are used in perfumery, cosmetics, food processing and aromatherapy products, and for their use as ornamental plants and ingredients in numerous cottage industry products. Certain types of lavender oil have also been shown to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties. The dried flowers have been used for centuries in pillows and sachets to promote sleep and relaxation, and oil...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415284864
• ISBN13: 9780415284868
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 10.1"