LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL
"Diana essential oil" offers conventional lavender oil extracted from blossoms of the plant by using the process of steam distillation.
Bulgaria is one of the best places in the world for the production of high-quality oil, and the Dervent Heights is one of the most suitable regions for cultivating the plant and extracting the essential oil.
Uses
Lavender oil is one of the most used essential oils in the world today because of its powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, sedative, calming and anti-depressive properties. Traditionally, lavender essential oil has been used in making perfumes but it has many other health benefits and applications. Used medicinally, lavender oil has been found to eliminate harmful bacteria, relieve muscle spasms, disinfect bruises and cuts and promote speedy healing of irritated skin. When used in aromatherapy, this mild sedative helps to reduce stress and anxiety by influencing brain function, improves the mood and works as a sleep aid.
Product |
Lavender Essential Oil |
Botanical name: |
Lavandula angustifolia - Miller |
Part of plant used: |
Fresh lavender sprays |
Country of origin: |
Bulgaria |
Cultivated herb: |
Yes |
Natural herb: |
Yes |
Gathered herb: |
Yes |
Fumigants used: |
N/A |
Method of manufacture: |
Steam distillation |
Material safety data sheets: |
Available upon request |
Method of analysis |
Gas-chromatography |
Known formulation incompatibilities: |
N/A |
Must be homogenous blend: |
Yes |
Seasonal harvesting: |
During June and July |
Certificate of analysis: |
Yes |
Chemical definition: |
Essential oil |
Synonyms: |
None |
Storage: |
Keep in well-sealed containers at to 5°C – 15°C, without direct exposure to sunshine or heat sources |
Appearance: |
Fluid transparent liquid. |
Color: |
Pale yellow |
Aroma: |
Pure, rich and dense lavender aroma. |
Characteristic components (GC-FID-MS-analysis),% |
α-Pinene |
0.24 |
Camphene |
0.11 |
β-Pinene |
0.12 |
β-Myrcene |
0.59 |
Limonene |
0.36 |
cis-β-Ocimene |
4.64 |
β-phellandrene |
0.55 |
1,8-cineole |
0.77 |
trans-β-Ocimene |
4.64 |
3-Ocanone |
0.88 |
1-Octen-3-yl-acetate |
0.84 |
1-Octen-3-ol |
0.10 |
Hexyl butyrate |
0.64 |
Linalol |
31.36 |
Camphor |
0.11 |
Linalyl acetate |
32.80 |
Terpinen-4-ol |
4.49 |
Lavandulol, acetate |
3.67 |
Lavandulol |
0.98 |
α-Terpineol |
0.52 |
Caryophyllene |
3.18 |
Borneol |
0.64 |