Botonical Name | Levisticumofficinale |
Country of Origin | Europe |
Color & Odor | Colorless to pale yellow, transparent, mobile liquid with spicy odor. |
Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
Specific Gravity | 0.9150 - 0.9560 @ 20 ºC |
Optical Rotation | N.A. |
Refractive Index | 1.4790 - 1.4990 @ 20 °C |
Flash Point | >100 °C |
Major Constituents | phellandrene , terpineol |
Plant Part Used | Leaves |
Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Lovage Root oil is a member of the Apiaceae family. It is a perennial plant that may reach a height of 5 feet, similar in appearance to celery. CONSTITUENTS:
Cineol, limonene, selinen, phellandrene, terpineol. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A Warm, fresh, sweet and spicy green aroma. BLENDS WITH:
Lavlavender, oakmoss, rose, Citronella, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary. COMMON NAMES:
Angelica levisticum,common lovage, old englishlovage.USES:
It is used as a natural herbal remedy to relieve abdominal pain due to gastrointestinal gas, to reduce flatulence.