Latin Name
Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis (synonym)
Botanical Family
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Common Names
True Lavender, English Lavender
Frequently found in these countries
France, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, USA.
In India, it is grown in J&K.
Plant Part Used
Flowers
Extraction Method
Steam Distillation
Some Main constituents of this essential oil
Linalool, linalyl acetate, lavandulyl acetate, (E)-b-Ocimene, terpinen-4-ol, b-caryophyllene, (E)-b-farnesene, borneol.
Aroma Note (Evaporation Rate)
Top-Middle
How to recognize the aroma
Fresh, light, sweet mix of Herbaceous, woody and floral notes (due to linalool). Essential oil from some places may have a whiff of citrus note due to the presence of d-limonene.
Effect of Aroma on us
Calms mind, reduces fear, stress and anxiety which in turn help control panic attacks and restlessness.
Some Therapeutic effects
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal (candida and dermatophytes), anti-bacterial, CNS sedative (due to linalyl acetate and linalool), Skin healing.
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