Lavender has historically been used for bathing, laundering, as a disinfectant, insect and vermin repellent. Lavender has long been recognized for its medicinal and healing properties. It was beloved by the Greeks and Romans - powdered lavender was regarded as a condiment. Lavender has also contributed to many culinary treats - lavender sugar, lavender lemonade, lavender honey and jelly, lavender glazed pork chops, and much, much more.