Common names | lavender

Scientific name | Lavandula angustifolia

Used part | Flower

Known active compounds | chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, umbelliferone, vitexin

Potential benefits in cosmetics | anti-oxidant

Product name | Lavender flower-APD, Lavender Flower-ANB

Plant Story

Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender or narrow-leaved lavender, is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an aromatic herb known for its fragrant flowers and essential oil and often grown in gardens for its ornamental and aromatic qualities. Lavender essential oil, which is known for its calming and soothing properties, is one of the most widely used essential oils in aromatherapy. The flowers can be added to baked goods, desserts, and beverages. Topically, lavender oil has been used to treat minor skin irritations, burns, and insect bites.

The L. angustifolia extract shows anti-oxidant effects, largely attributed to its phenolic compounds. The major phenolic compounds found in L. angustifolia include chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, umbelliferone, luteolin 7-O-glucoside, vitexin, and isoquercitroside. Studies with hydroethanolic extracts of L. angustifolia confirmed their anti-oxidant properties by DPPH and FRAP assays.