Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil (France)

Active Ingredient:  Linalool: 32.75%, Linalyl acetate: 30.99%

Botanical Name: Lavandula intermedia var Grosso

Plant Part: Flowers

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: France

Description: Lavandin Grosso is an aromatic evergreen shrub that is much larger than true Lavender. The flowering heads are more compressed with a dull, gray blue color.

Color: Pale yellow liquid

Common Uses: Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil is used almost exclusively for scent. Many commercial manufacturers use both Lavandin Grosso and Lavandin Super as replacements for Lavender 40/42. However, it should be noted that Lavandin Grosso has a much rougher, camphor type fragrance that is not as well rounded as traditional Lavender 40/42. It is also reputed to have applications with colds and head congestion.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil blends well with most oils but has a tendency to overpower with heavy camphor overtones.

Aromatic Scent: Lavandin Grosso Essential Oil has a strong, somewhat piercing camphor like smell with some light, floral undertones characteristic of Lavender.

History: This hybrid apparently evolved naturally near the seas in Spain, Italy and France. It is now commercially produced in these same countries.

General Information:  Sunrise Botanics provides this essential oils guide for educational purposes only and not as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner or resource on uses, safety and precautions for all essential oils Canada, USA and Worldwide.