Botanical Name: Lavandula hybrida var. abrial Common name: Lavandin Read More
Botanical Name: |
Lavandula hybrida var. abrial |
Common name: |
Lavandin |
Plant family: |
Lamiaceae |
Genus: |
Lavandula |
Appearance/Color: |
A thin, clear,
pale yellow liquid. |
Odor: |
A top note with a
strong aroma, Lavandin Oil has a strong, somewhat piercing, camphor-like
smell with some light, floral undertones characteristic of Lavender. |
Blends With: |
essential oils
of Bergamot, Citronella, Lemongrass, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Pinem, Jasmine,
Thyme and Patchouli. |
Origin: |
France |
Source: |
Flower |
Method of
Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
Lavandin is an aromatic evergreen
shrub that is much larger than true Lavender. An evergreen woody shrub growing
to 3 feet high with green, narrow, linear leaves producing violet-blue flowers,
the entire plant is covered with oil glands, which are in the star-shaped hairs
that cover the plant. The flowering heads are more compressed with a dull, gray
blue color. This hybrid apparently evolved naturally near the seas in Spain,
Italy and France. It is now commercially produced in these same countries.
Lavandin is used almost exclusively for scent. Many commercial manufacturers
use both Lavandin Grosso and Lavandin Abrialis as replacements for Lavender
40/42, but they have a much rougher, camphorous scent.
Lavandin is the Latin genus
referring to Lavender. There are about 39 different recognized species of this
plant. Countless variations have been produced due to the ability to cross
pollinate with other members in the Lavender spices. Lavandula was thought to
originate in Asia but the greatest plant diversity is found in the western
regions of the world.
Essential oils are produced in
the cells of aromatic plants and are held in specialized glands. They are
released from the plant and collected (concentrated) most often through steam
distillation (and sometimes hydro or water distillation or a combination
thereof). Distillation is a method of separating components based on
differences in volatile constituents in a heated mixture. Steam distillation
involves bubbling steam through the plant material.
Lavandin Essential Oil contains high levels of camphor which make
it a powerful expectorant. To this end, Lavandin Oil is a natural
treatment for the respiratory system to help clear congestion and excess
phlegm. It is particularly effective for bronchitis, sinusitis and otitis.
Lavandin Grosso in Pharma
Whether it’s pain in the muscles or joints, toothache, headache, coughs,
colds or fevers, Lavandin Oil provides natural pain relief for your
ailments. Lavandin Oil acts as a tonic for the nerves and the nervous
system, strengthening and activating it. Its power as a nervine agent helps to
improve signs of shaking hands and limbs, nervousness and even vertigo. It has rich antiseptic properties that can treat wounds.
Essence
of Lavandin Grosso
Lavandin Essential Oil’s intoxicating aroma can effectively boost
self-esteem, confidence, hope and mental strength, working together to combat
symptoms of depression. It is an analgesic reduce pain and inflammation.
COMMON
USAGE
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Wound healing
·
Cures Nervous Disorders
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Treats Cough Skin Care
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Reduces Pain
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Prevents Infections
·
Fights Depression
Ingredients:
S.No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
1 |
Linalyl acetate |
26.2–44.0 |
2 |
Linalool |
22.5–35.6 |
3 |
(Z)-?-Ocimene |
3–8 |
4 |
?-Caryophyllene |
3.9 |
5 |
Lavandulyl acetate |
1–3.5 |
6 |
Terpinen-4-ol |
1.2–5 |
7 |
1,8-Cineole |
<2.5 |
8 |
(E)-?-Farnesene |
1.6 |
9 |
(E)-?-Ocimene |
2-5 |
10 |
?-Terpineol |
0.5-2 |
11 |
3-Octanyl acetate |
1.1 |
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety summary
·
Hazards: Drug interaction; may inhibit
blood clotting
·
Cautions: (oral) Anticoagulant
medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia, other bleeding disorders.
·
Regulatory guidelines
Has GRAS status.
·
According to IFRA, essential oils rich in
linalool should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest
practical value. The addition of antioxidants such as 0.1% BHT or a-tocopherol
at the time of production is recommended.
Organ-specific effects
·
Adverse skin reactions: Undiluted lavandin oil
(type unspecified) was slightly irritating to rabbits, but was not irritating
to mice or pigs; tested at 5% on 25 volunteers it was neither irritating nor
sensitizing. It is non-phototoxic.
·
Cardiovascular effects: Lavandin Grosso oil
inhibited platelet aggregation induced by arachidonic acid oil inhibited
platelet aggregation induced by arachidonic acid, U46619, collagen and ADP,
with IC50 values of 51, 84, 191 and 640 mg/mL, respectively.
Systemic effects
·
Acute toxicity: Lavandin oil acute
oral LD50 in rats >5 g/kg; acute dermal LD50 in rabbits >5 g/kg.
·
Carcinogenic/anticarcinogenic potential: No
information was found for lavandin oil, but it contains no known carcinogens.
·
Drug interactions: Anticoagulant medication, because of
cardiovascular effects, above
Comments
Abrialis and Grosso are the two
principal cultivars of lavandin grown for essential oil production. Lavandin
abrialis has the highest 1,8-cineole content, lavandin Super is the
sweetest and most similar to the oil from Lavandula angustifolia, and
Grosso has the highest essential oil yield. Lavandin is the natural and
artificial hybrid of Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia.
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic life. May have
long lasting effects.
·
Toxicity to aquatic plants – No data available
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Toxicity to microorganisms – No data available
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Toxicity threshold – No data available
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Bioaccumulation: No data available
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Mobility in soil: No data available
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Persistence and degradability: No data available
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PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available