| BOTANICAL NAME | Lavendula latifolia. |
|---|---|
| CAS# | 8016-78-2 |
| COLOR & ODOR | Pale yellow,Characteristic of lavender |
| F.E.M.A. # | No |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | France |
| METHODS OF EXTRACTION | Steam Distillation |
| CONSTITUENTS | No |
| SOLUBILITY | Negligible |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 0.88900 to 0.89600 or 25.00 °C. |
| REFRACTIVE INDEX | 1.45700 to 1.46900 or 20.00 °C |
| FLASH POINT | 55-60? |
| OPTICAL ROTATION | [a]20/D -2.5° |
| MAJOR CONSTITUENTS | N/A |
The aromatic oil is mostly used in aroma therapy. The essential oil isoften called “medicine chest in bottle”. Spike lavender essential oil is notedto have properties like anti- bacterial, anti- viral, decongestant, expectorantand Spike lavender essential oil is powerful antiseptic. It is also used asdiffuser which helps in the treatment of upper respiratory conditions. Thisessential oil of lavender is great for muscular pains and aches. It is alsoused against inflammation, headaches and respiratory system Spike lavender essential oil works well as nervous system sedative. Itacts as anti- depressant and is also used on skin as natural astringent.
Spike lavender is binomially known as Lavandula latifolia. It is also known as Portugese lavender and belongs to the genus of Lavandula. This special flowering plant is strong aromatic shrub which grows just 30- 80 cm tall. It has evergreen leaves and produces flowers of lilac color in spikes of 2- 5 cm long. Spike lavender bears fruit which looks like nut which remains hidden inside a calyx tube. The natural herbal spike lavender flowering tops are processed under water distillation or Steam distillation and as a result essential oil is obtained. Oil is clear yellow in color and possesses characteristic exotic aroma similar to the original lavender.
