Lavender Essential Oil French (Lavandula officinalis)

Botanical name  Lavandula officinalis

Family  Lamiaceae

Source  Flower

Origin  France

Processing Method  Steam Distillation

Color/Consistency  A thin, clear, pale yellow liquid.

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  Lavandin oil blends perfectly with essential oils of Bergamot, Citronella, Le,ongrass, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Pinem, Jasmine, Thyme and Patchouli.

Product Abstract

Lavandin is an aromatic evergreen shrub that is much larger than true Lavender. An evergreen woody shrub growing to 3 feet high with green, narrow, linear leaves producing violet-blue flowers, the entire plant is covered with oil glands, which are in the star-shaped hairs that cover the plant. The flowering heads are more compressed with a dull, gray blue color. This hybrid apparently evolved naturally near the seas in Spain, Italy and France. It is now commercially produced in these same countries. Lavandin is used almost exclusively for scent. Many commercial manufacturers use both Lavandin Grosso and Lavandin Abrialis as replacements for Lavender 40/42, but they have a much rougher, camphorous scent. It is a popular choice amongst both aromatherapists and massotherapists for its constituents and pleasant floral scent.

History

Lavandin is the Latin genus referring to Lavender. There are about 39 different recognized species of this plant. Countless variations have been produced due to the ability to cross pollinate with other members in the Lavender spices.Lavandula was thought to originate in Asia but the greatest plant diversity is found in the western regions of the world.

Harvesting/Extraction Information

Essential oils are produced in the cells of aromatic plants and are held in specialized glands. They are released from the plant and collected (concentrated) most often through steam distillation (and sometimes hydro or water distillation or a combination thereof). Distillation is a method of separating components based on differences in volatile constituents in a heated mixture. Steam distillation involves bubbling steam through the plant material.

Common Usage

• Heals Wounds
• Cures Nervous Disorders
• Treats Cough
• Skin Care
• Reduces Pain
• Prevents Infections
• Fights Depression

Caution

Due to the high content of camphor in this oil, please avoid it if under the care of a physician. Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.