Lavender extract is a substance extracted from Lavandula angustifolia (Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia Mill.), also known as the perfume plant, primrose, vanilla, yellow vanilla, lavender, a small shrub belonging to the dicotyledonous plant family, Labiatae, and the genus Lavandula. The following is a detailed description of Lavender Extract:
1. Basic Information
Chinese name: Lavandula angustifolia extract
Chinese alias: Lavandula angustifolia extract powder
Latin scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
2. Plant morphology
Lavandula angustifolia stems erect, stellate tomentose, old branches grey-brown, with stripes of peeling cortex.
Leaves striped or lanceolate-striped, sparsely or densely covered with grey stellate tomentum, greyish white or olive green when dry, entire and revolute.
Verticillasters gathered in interrupted or nearly continuous spikes at the tops of branches; corolla about twice as long as the calyx, tube straight, covered with glandular hairs in the throat.
Nutlets ellipsoid, smooth.
3. Extraction Methods
The extraction methods of lavender extract are mainly distillation extraction methods, including water distillation, water distillation and water vapor distillation. These methods by placing lavender in the distillation container, the use of high-temperature steam to make the essential oil components in lavender diffuse into the water vapor, and then cooled and separated to get the essential oil. The distillation method is widely used because it is convenient and does not require the use of chemical solvents.
4. Chemical Composition
The active ingredients of lavender extract include linalyl acetate, lavender acetate, linalool, geraniol, coumarin and so on.
5. Efficacy and effect
Soothing and sedative: Certain components in lavender extract can inhibit the over-excitement of the central nervous system, which can play a soothing and sedative role, helping to relieve anxiety, tension and other negative emotions.
Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial: The active ingredients in lavender extract can reduce the production and release of inflammatory factors, which has an anti-inflammatory effect. At the same time, some of its compounds also have the effect of killing or inhibiting bacterial reproduction, and can be used to treat infectious diseases caused by a variety of gram-positive bacteria.
Promotes Skin Repair: Lavender extract stimulates collagen synthesis, which helps to improve skin texture and elasticity and reduce wrinkles. Also, its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects are indicated for the treatment of skin problems caused by bacterial or fungal infections.
Improve sleep quality: Lavender extract has a mild neuroleptic effect, which can make people feel relaxed and calm, and help to improve the quality of sleep.
6. Application Areas
Lavender extract has a wide range of applications in cosmetics, skin care products, perfumes and soaps. Its calming aroma and soothing properties are believed to help relieve common skin conditions such as acne breakouts, aging, itchy or easily irritated skin from shaving. In addition, lavender extract is often used in aromatherapy and massage therapy to help relax the mind and body and relieve stress.
7. Precautions
When using lavender extract, care should be taken to monitor individuals for the occurrence of allergic reactions, such as itching, erythema and other symptoms should be discontinued and a doctor consulted.
Lavender extract should not be taken in large quantities for a long period of time to avoid causing dependence or other adverse reactions.
The results of bacterial culture and drug sensitivity test should be considered when choosing or modifying the treatment plan of antibacterial drugs.
In summary, lavender extract is a natural substance with a variety of efficacy and effects, and has a wide range of applications in several fields. However, it is still necessary to pay attention to its possible allergic and adverse reactions and follow the advice and guidance of doctors when using it.