Lavender's Details & Specifications

   (2 diseases can be cured by lavender. Click here to find more)
 
Botanical Name :  Lavandula officinalis Chaix
Hindi Name :  Lavender (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Lavender
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Category

:  Carminative
 
 

Source

Flowers :  Fresh & Dried
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Family

:  Labiataeae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to Europe and is found in following countries:- Europe India Portugal Sri Lanka It is indigenous to mountainous or hilly regions of Europe and is found in Portugal and eastwards throughout the Mediterranean region. It is cultivated in India.
 
 

Identification

Organoleptic characteristics
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Seeds :  Lavender
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Physical Standards
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Chemical Constituents

Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are:- Volatile oil Linalyl acetate Linalool Pinene Geraniol Cineol
 
Minor
The drug contains various minor chemical constituents however no specific contents have been identified yet.
 
 

Storage

To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:- Air tight containers Protection from light Protection from moisture