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Lavender Oil
Botanical Name : Lavandula officinalis
Origin : India
Mode of Extraction : Steam Distillation
Main Constituents : linalyl acetate, linalool, pinene,
,limonene, geraniol, cineol
Description : Clear Transparent Liquid
Appearence : Colorless to slightly yellowish brown
colored liquid
Organoleptic properties : Fresh flowery odor
Refractive index at 20 °C : 1.459-1.470
Specific Gravity at 20 °C : 0.875-0.888
Solubility : Insoluble in water and soluble in other
organic solvents
Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from
sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers. |
Extraction
It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation.
Chemical Composition
a-pinene, limonene, cis-ocimene, p-cymene, beta-myrcene,
terpinene-4-ol, borneol, linalool, camphene, 1,8-cineole,
trans-ocimene, camphor, geranyl acetate, 3-octanone, linalool,
linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-ol, caryophyllene and lavendulyl
acetate.
Essential Oil
Information
Lavender oil is extracted from the flowers of lavender plant,
primarily through steam distillation. The flowers of lavender are
fragrant in nature and have been used for making potpourris since
years. This oil has also been traditionally used in making perfumes.
The oil is very useful in aromatherapy and many aromatic
preparations are made using lavender oil. Lavender oil blends well
with many other essential oils including cedarwood, pine, clary
sage, geranium, and nutmeg. Now a days, this oil is widely used in
various forms including aromatherapy oil, gels, infusion, lotion,
and soaps. The health benefits of this oil include its ability to
remove nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect scalp and skin,
enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems.
Oil Properties
Colorless or yellow liquid with Lavender Herbal Floral Sweet odor.
Uses:
Lavender essential oil has a calming scent which makes it an
excellent tonic for the nerves. It has a soothing and calming effect
on the nerves, relieving tension, depression, panic, hysteria and
nervous exhaustion in general and is effective for headaches,
migraines and insomnia. This oil relieves pain when used for
rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago and muscular aches and pains,
especially those associated with sport.
Therapeutic
Properties:
Antiseptic, analgesic, anti-convulsant, anti-depressant,
anti-rheumatic, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral,
bactericide, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial,
cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue,
hypotensive, nervine, rubefacient, sedative, sudorific and
vulnerary.
Blends well with
Cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, pine, nutmeg and all the citrus
oils.
Summary
Lavender oil is one of the most versatile oil and is handy to have
around the house, as it can be used for such a variety of problems.
It not only helps with nervous conditions, it is useful for the
digestive system, the respiratory tract and skin problems, it also
helps with muscle aches and pains and arthritis and rheumatism.
Precautions
Lavender oil is considered one of the safest essential oils, but if
any allergy occurs, discontinue using this oil.
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