Lavandin Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Lavandula Hybrida Origin: France Plant Part: Flowers Scent: Herbal, Fresh, and Floral Color: Clear to Pale Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top - Middle Initial Aroma Strength: Medium Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Lavandin Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses, and Blends Move over lavender! It’s time for Lavandin Essential Oil to step out onto the center stage. Belonging to the same genus as Lavender, Lavandin Oil offers a stronger, more herbaceous aroma than its cousin. Read on to discover how Lavandin Oil offers many of the same benefits as Lavender, but with a stronger fragrance throw, making it a great choice for candles and incense. When it comes to classification systems, plants are broken down into three categories. The broadest category is family, then genus, and finally species. Both Lavandin and Lavender fall under the Lamiaceae family. Interestingly enough, the Lamiaceae family is also known as the mint family! The Lavender genus is Lavandula, and there are over 45 different species, all of which are native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The most common species of Lavender in essential oils are Lavandula Angustifolia, and Lavandula X Intermedia , or Lavandula Hybrida as it’s also known. The latter is the species that we use to create Lavandin Essential Oil. Lavandin vs. Lavender Essential Oil Lavandin Oil comes from the Lavandula Hybrida, which, as the name indicates, is a hybrid of two species of Lavender. These two species are Lavandula Angustifolia and Lavandula Latifolia, which are also known as “Spike Lavender”. It is important to note that hybrids are not genetically modified. They naturally occur in nature when one plant pollinates another growing nearby. Lavandin is the least expensive of the two, as the Lavandin plant yields more oil than the Lavandula Angustifolia. It also has a much higher percentage of camphor, which we will now go on to discuss in more detail. Lavandin Essential Oil Benefits: Component Breakdown Linalool: A terpene known for its floral, fragrant aroma, linalool is also a natural pesticide. It is on the US EPA list as a pesticide, with the classification of “practically non-toxic” for air inhalation, and “slightly toxic” for topical or oral use. Linalyl Acetate: This component is the acetate ester of linalool. It is clear, odorless, and common in fragrances, as well as soaps and detergents. This component contributes to Lavandin Essential Oil's benefits to a great extent. Camphor: Camphor is a common terpene. It is a key ingredient in many creams, lotions, and ointments, and shows antibacterial and antifungal properties. Studies also indicate it has an anti-aging effect, including the ability to increase the production of collagen. Camphor is likely most famous for its ability to help reduce symptoms of cold and flu , aiding in the reduction of coughing and congestion. It is found in over-the-counter medications such as Tiger Balm, Bengay, Icy Hot, and Vicks