Nombre común | lavender

Nombre Científico | Lavandula angustifolia

Parte usada | Flower

Compuestos activos conocidos | chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, umbelliferone, vitexin

Beneficios potenciales en cosméticos | anti-oxidant

Nombre del producto | Lavender flower-APD, Lavender Flower-ANB

Historia de la Planta 

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.