Lavandin is a plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It grows naturally in European countries. It is a perennial, semi-woody and shrubby plant. Its roots are quite strong. Violet flowers bloom in June. Its leaves are grayish green in color. It has thin and long leaves. It does not shed its leaves in winter.
Botanical name: Lavandula x intermedia L.
Plant family: Lamiaceae
Usage: Insect repellent effect, pleasant odor, wound healing effect, air disinfecting property etc.
Essential oil (4-6%): main components Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Camphor, 1,8-cineole
cis-ocimene, α-bisabolol, Neryl acetate, Caryophyllene, Borneol, Sabinene, Cimene, Terpinen-4-ol, Geranyl acetate, Gereniol
There is essential oil in the flowers, leaves and branches of the lavandin plant. However, the most essential oil is in the flowers. The essential oil rate in fresh flowers varies between 3-4%. The main components of the essential oil are linalool and linalyl acetate compounds. Lavandin oil is an effective wound healer. It can also be applied directly on burns without dilution. It has a balancing feature. It can be used both as an invigorating and a sedative. It is suitable for all skin types.
Important: It should be kept tightly closed, in a cool and dry place out of the reach of children. Before using in pregnant women and children, the relevant physician should be consulted.