The volatile oil is vigorously obtained from the rapid steam distillation process of using freshly flowers from and stalks from plant of Lavandula Officinalis. Lavender oil has a fresh,, floral-herbaceous odor and is used entirely in perfumes, toiletry, colognes, body washes, shampoos, etc. the major components from the oil that HDDES produces are linalyl acetate, linalool, terpene hydrocardons, alcohols, esters etc.
In addition lavender oil can be used as a medicine inboth physical and emotional relief for problems as varied as burns, migraines, insomnia, insect bites, skin problems, infections, stress and nervous tension. Further it can be used as a remedy for aching muscles, acne, bugs & bacteria, burns, cuts & wounds, earache, eczema, fatigue, fevers, giddy spells, pulpitations, headache.
The oil can be blend with nutmeg, cedarwood, pine, geranium, etc.
Technical Data |
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| Specific Gravity at 20°C | 0.8800 to 0.8820 |
| Refractive Index at 20°C | 1.4584 to 1.4608 |
| Optical Rotation at 20°C | -5.35 to -6.35 |
| Major Constituent | Ocimene 5.0 - 11.0, 1,8-cineole trace ,a-Terpinene 1.0 - 3.0 ,Camphor trace Linalool 30.0 - 36.0 , Linalyl Acetate 35.0 - 45.0 ,α -Terpineol 0.5 - 3.0 , Borneol 0.5 - 2.0 |
| Odor and appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid / floral lavender herbal sweet |