LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

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Botanical Name Lavandula Officinalis
Method Of Extraction Steam Distilled
Parts Used Flower
CAS No.: 8000-28-0 1
Country of Origin France

Essential Oil Information:

This oil is obtained from the lavender plant. The lavenders are the genus of species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region, tropical Africa and the southeast regions of India, growing wildly as garden escapees.

CONSTITUENTS

It mainly consists of linalool (51%) and linalyl acetate (35%). Other components include á-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis- and trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate.

Odor: Pale yellow liquid. with Characteristic odor.

Uses:

The lavender is used as Herbal Tea and as Spice. It is also used for various Medicinal purposes.

Blends Well With:

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