Lavender oil is obtained from the flower spikes of the species of Lavender. It is available in two forms, lavender flower oil which is a colorless oil, insoluble in water, having a density of 0.885 G/ML and lavender spike oil, a distillate from the herb Lavandula latifolia , having density 0.905 g/ML. It is composed of mixture of phytocon stituents like linalool and linalyl acetate. Other components include α- pinene, limonene, 1,8 -cineole, CIS- and trans-ocimene, 3-octanose, camphor, caryophyllene, terpinen -4 - OL and lavendulyl acetate. The essence of the oil have calming effect which may aid in relaxation and may reduce anxiety. It may also help to r elieve pain from tension headache when breathed in as vapor or diluted and rubbed on the skin. lavender oil can be used for the treatment of cough and respiratory infections in the form of vaporizer. It can also be used as mosquito repellent.
Technical Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula officinalis |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Part Used | Flowers |
| 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 |
Use : As a fragrance and flavor ingredient, Aromatherapy oils, spa's oils, as a herbal ingredient in cosmetic and medicinal Products.
Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.
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