Лавандовое масло

Описание

Refer to LAVENDER.

Химические свойства

Lavender oil is produced by steam distillation of freshly cut, flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (Lamiaceae). It is a pale yellow, amber-tinged liquid with a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous odor on a woody balsamic base.
d²⁰₂₀ 0.880–0.890; n²⁰_D 1.4580–1.4640; α²⁰_D ?11.5 ° to ?7 °; solubility: 1 vol in max. 2 vol of 75% ethanol; acid value: max. 1; ester value 102.5–165, corresponding to an ester content calculated as linalyl acetate: 35.8–58%; content of linalyl acetate by GC: 25–45% (specification for French population lavender oil).

Вхождение

Found in the plant Lavandula officinalis chaix(Fam. Labiatae) (Guenther, 1949).

Использование

lavender oil (Lavandula officinalis) is a fragrance. Lavender oil is considered an all-purpose oil credited with many therapeutic properties, including anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-spasmodic, balancing, energizing, soothing, healing, tonic, and stimulating. In addition, it is said to help clean small wounds after washing and regulate skin functions. It may also have insect-repellent properties. Lavender oil works well on all skin types and produces excellent results when used for oily skin as well as in the treatment of acne, burns (sunburns as well as other superficial and nonextensive types), dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. Lavender oil is said to normalize any skin type and to stimulate cellular growth and regeneration. When added to other oils, lavender can enhance and balance their effect. Lavender is also claimed to help relieve stress, and as such, is believed to be useful in treating skin problems caused or aggravated by stress. The known use of this oil extends at least to the Roman era, when it was a popular additive to baths. It derived its name from this practice and from the Roman word lavare, meaning to wash. The oil’s main component is linalool acetate; other actives include geraniol, borneol, ocimene, and pinene. Lavender oil is distilled by using the flower tops and stalks. It is generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, and non-irritating.

Подготовка

By steam distillation of the flowering stalks of Lavandula officinalis chaix(Guenther, 1949).

Cостав эфирных масел

Main constituents of lavender include l-linalool, l-linalyl acetate, probably furfural, valeric aldehyde, amyl alcohol, α-pinene, cineol, small amounts of d-borneol, geraniol, terpenes and traces of coumarin (Burdock, 1997).