Lavender Oil is derived from Lavender, which is an evergreen woody shrub that has pale green, narrow linear leaves & violet blue flowers. Blending well with all citrus oils, Lavender Oil has in it properties for treating ailments & infections including asthma, halitosis, colds, laryngitis, throat & whooping cough.
History
Lavender has been used since ancient times as much for its perfume as for its medicinal properties. Romans added lavender to their bath water, hence the name derived from the word 'to wash' - lavare.
Color & Aroma
Color: Colorless or yellow liquid @22 with Lavender Herbal Floral Sweet odor
Aroma: Very sweet, slightly herbaceous, and floral scent
Constituents
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.
Uses
The oil has in it properties for treating asthma, colds, halitosis, laryngitis, throat infections & whooping cough. Further, it also helps digestive system deal with colic, nausea, vomiting & flatulence.
Botanical Name: Lavandula Officinalis
Country of Origin: Albania
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
Specific Gravity: 0.8860 @ 72°F
Optical Rotation: -8.9
Refrective Index: 1.4595 @ 72°F
Plant Part: Flowers
Bland With: Cedarwood, geranium, clary sage, pine, nutmeg & all citrus oils.
CAS No.: 8000-28-0
Flash Point: 160 °F
Extraction Method: Solvent extracted