Lavender it is now thriving there once again on the warm south facing limestone slopes in Kent, and it is also grown commercially in Jersey, Norfolk and on the Cotswold Hills. The Romans prized lavender oil for its fragrance and antiseptic properties but it was probably not introduced into the UK from the Mediterranean region until the 16th century.
Today most peppermint and spearmint is grown in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, as well as parts of the southeast of England. Fields of Angelica, Chamomile, Coriander, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Lemon Balm for the production of Essential oils use can also be found scattered across the southern half of England.
Essential oils are used for aromatherapy, fragrances and cosmetics as well as in therapeutic, medicinal and culinary use.
