Botonical Name | : | Lavandin hybrid | |
CAS # | : | 8022-15-9 | |
Country of Origin | : | France | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow liquid @22C with a light floral aroma | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
F.E.M.A. # | : | 2618 | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.891 - 0.890 @ 20oC | |
Optical Rotation | : | -7o to -3.5o | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4580 - 1.4620 @ 20oC | |
Flash Point | : | >100oC | |
Major Constituents | : | Linalool, Linalyl acetate | |
Plant Part Used | : | Flowers | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Also popular by the name bastard lavender, Lavendin Oil is steam distilled from the flower part of Lavender plant. Blending well with cinnamon, citronella, clary sage, pine, jasmine and other constituents, it is found to be very useful in cases of muscle stiffness, aches and pains as well as common infections related to the lungs. CONSTITUENTS:
camphor, cineole, lavandulol, limonene, linalool, linalyl, lavandulyl, terpineol, and terpineneol,linalool, camphor, linalyl acetate, cineole, camphene, dipentene, caryophyllene, limonene, ocimene, terpinene. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A top note with a strong aroma, Lavandin Oil has a strong, somewhat piercing, camphor-like smell with some light, floral undertones characteristic of Lavender.BLENDS WITH:
Bergamot, cinnamon, citronella, clary sage, pine, jasmine, thyme, rosemary, patchouli. COMMON NAMES:
Bastard lavender.USES:
Lavandin oil is found to be very useful in cases of muscle stiffness, aches and pains. It also helps in easing the lungs and helps with common related ailments like coughs, colds and flu.