Latin Name: Lavandula intermedia var Grosso
Country of origin:France
Plant part used: Flowering head
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Appearance:Clear to Light Yellow
Perfumery Note: Top
Solubility: Soluble in Alcohols, Essential Oils and insoluble in water
Major Component:Limonene, cineole, linalool, camphor, lavandulol, terpinene-4-ol,terpineol, linalyl acetate, lavandulyl acetate.
Aromatherapy Uses:Lavandin is used almost exclusively for scent. Many commercial manufacturers use both Lavandin Grosso and Lavandin Super as replacements for Lavender 40/42. However, it should be noted that Lavandin has a much rougher, camphor type fragrance that is not as well rounded as traditional Lavender 40/42. It is also reputed to have applications with colds and head congestion.
Blending Property:Lavandin blends well with most oils but has a tendency to overpower with heavy camphor overtones.
History:This hybrid apparently evolved naturally near the seas in Spain, Italy and France. It is now commercially produced in these same countries.
Cautions: Avoid in Pregnancy , Used after consulting with Aromatherapist.
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