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Lavender in the Provence/France. Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. The flowers and leaves are used as an herbal medicine,[14] either in the form of lavender oil or as an herbal tea. The flowers are also used as a culinary herb, most often as part of the French herb blend called herbes de Provence.nLavender essential oil, when diluted with a carrier oil, is commonly used as a relaxant with massage therapy. Products for home use, such as lotions, eye pillows (including lavender flowers or the essential oil itself) and bath oils, etc., are also used. Both the petals and the oil are the most popular ingredients in handmade soap.nDried lavender flowers and lavender essential oil are also used as a prevention against clothing moths, which do not like their scent.[citation needed]