Name: Lavender
History: The ancient Greeks called Lavender nardus, after the Syrian city
of Naarda and was commonly called Nard. Lavender was one of the holy herbs
used to prepare the Holy Essence and Nard, or 'spikenard' is mentioned in
the bible in the 'Song of Solomon' among other places.
Lavender derives its name from the Latin 'lavare' meaning 'to wash.' The
Romans used Lavender to scent their baths, beds, clothes and even hair.
They also discovered its medicinal properties.
Uses: BREW creates a spiritual epiphany potion
Short: A purple-flowered lavender plant
Long: Tiny flowers nestle in the dusky-grey leaves of the spiky plant growing here.
Brew: light purple liquid