Himalayan Lavender Oil

Botanical Name: Lavandula Angustifolia

Common Name: Lavandula

Location: In India, lavender cultivation is mainly concentrated in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir.

Physiochemical Properties:

  • Colour: Colourless to pale yellow
  • Odour: Very fresh, sweet, floral, soft green, herbaceous aroma with smooth diffusive notes.
  • Specific Gravity at 20°C:  0.8700-0.9000
  • Refractive Index at 20°C: 1.4500-1.4800
  • Optical Rotation: 0 to -10

Main Constituents:

S.NO. Name Range
1. .beta.-Myrcene 1.00-2.00
2. D-Limonene 0.30-1.20
3. .beta.-Ocimene 1.00-2.00
4. Linalool 29.00-35.00
5. Terpinen-4-ol 0.30-1.50
6. .alpha.-Terpineol 3.00-5.00
7. Linalyl acetate 37.00-42.00
8. Geranyl acetate 4.00-7.00

 

Uses:

  • Lavender oil is beneficial in many ways. It can also be applied on insect bites. Apart from this, this oil also gives relief from pain.
  • A special kind of fragrance aromatic fragrance emanates from lavender oil, which calms our mind. Which is very beneficial for getting good sleep.
  • Anti-anxiety properties are found in lavender oil, which is very beneficial in relieving stress. For this put a few drops of lavender oil in diffuser and tern it on. It will change the atmosphere of the whole room.
  • Lavender oil is also very beneficial for wound healing. It also cures inflammation, and redness of the skin.
  • It is also used in hair growth.

 

Odour Profile:

Very fresh, sweet, floral, soft green, herbaceous aroma with smooth diffusive notes.

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