A colourless or pale-yellow oil with a floral, herbaceous, sweet scent and a balsamic, woody undertone.
Botanical name
Lavandula angustifolia
Origin
Bulgaria
Method of extraction
Steam Distillation
Major constituents
A typical chemical composition of Lavender Essential Oil is reported as follows: a-pinene (0.02-0.67%), limonene (0.02-0.68%), 1,8-cineole (0.01-0.21%), cis-ocimene (1.35-2.87%), trans-ocimene (0.86-1.36%), 3-octanone (1.75- 3.04%), camphor (0.54-0.89%), linalool (29.35-41.62%), linalyl acetate (46.71-53.80%), caryophyllene (2.64-5.05%), terpinen-4-ol (0.03-4.16%), lavendulyl acetate (0.27-4.24%).
Uses
- Lavender Cleaner. Add lavender oil to your all-purpose cleaner for a deliciously calm smelling cleaner with anti-bacterial properties. ...
- Freshen laundry. Try using lavender oil in the final rinse to freshen laundry. ...
- Linen spray. ...
- Mothball alternative. ...
- Air freshener. ...
- Insect repellent