Lavender Essential Oil "lavandula latifolia"

Lavender essential oil is obtained from the lavender plant, also known as sea lavender or dune lavender (Lavandula latifolia), through the steam distillation process.

This plant is found in various areas of the Mediterranean, particularly in Spain and Portugal. Lavender is a perennial shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters high, with narrow leaves and pale blue flowers.

Lavender essential oil is rich in terpenic chemical compounds and has a pleasant and penetrating aroma, with balsamic and herbal notes. Among its properties include:

Anti-inflammatory: helps reduce inflammation and pain in the body.

Antiseptic: fights bacteria and prevents infections.

Anti-spasmodic: helps relax muscles and reduce spasms.

Calming: may help reduce anxiety and stress.

Some of the most common uses of lavender essential oil are:

In aromatherapy: it is used to relieve stress, anxiety and depression.

In cosmetics: it is used in skin care products, such as creams and lotions, due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

In natural medicine: it is used to treat muscle pain, headaches and to improve the quality of sleep.

To obtain lavender essential oil, the flowers are collected and subjected to a steam distillation process. During distillation, the essential oil is separated from the plant and collected in a container. Lavender essential oil is very concentrated and must be diluted before topical use or inhalation.

Botanical name: Lavandula latifolia
INCI: Lavandula latifolia Herb Oil
Family: Lamiaceae
Part used: Flowering tops
Cultivation: BIO
CAS: 8016-78-2 / 84837-04-7
EINECS: 284-290-6