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Botanical Name; Lavandula latifolia Medic. Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae). Synonyms: Lavandula spica ; aspic; broad-leaved lavender; lesser lavender. Origin: Grows wild in the mountain areas around the Mediterranean basin, especially around Spain and France. France and Spain are major suppliers of oil. Botanical Description: A n herbaceous plant up to 1-meter (3 ft) high. It has lance-shaped leaves, and has thicker and taller stems than lavender. It's less blue than lavender and has more gray flowering tops. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the sun-dried flowering tops. The oil is colorless to pale yellow mobile liquid. Yield 1 to 3%. Aroma Profile: Has a fresh, camphoraceous, herbaceous top note. The middle note is sweet-camphoraceous, reminiscent of lavandin. The dry out is a clean dry-woody note. Major Constituents: Linalool (40%), 1,8-cineole (20%), camphor (12 to 15%). Adulterants: Lavandin oil, eucalyptus oil, rosemary oil, Spanish sage oil. Regulatory Status: GRAS 182.20. Aromatherapy: Balancing, soothing, normalizing, gently clarifying, calming, and relaxing, purifying, invigorating, energizing. Blends well with: Lavandin, lavender, clove, cinnamon, pine, cypress, sage, oregano, patchouli, rosemary, cassia, neroli, petitgrain, cedarwood. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-sensitizing. Skin irritant. Avoid during pregnancy and if epileptic.
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