Lavandin – Lavandula Latifolia

Le lavandin

History of lavandin

Lavandin is a plant resulting from a natural cross between Aspic lavender(Lavandula Latifolia) and True lavender(Lavandula Angustifolia).
This plant is much more vigorous than lavender and has a higher yield per hectare.
Lavandin is also a member of the Lamiaceae family.
There are several varieties of lavandin grown on the plateau, including lavandin grosso, lavandin super and lavandin sumian.
Lavandin grows at altitudes of 200 meters and above, and can be recognized by its size, purple flowers and perfectly arranged spikes.

Lavender distillation methods

The distillation of a plant consists of passing steam through the flower to extract its essential oil.
The pre-cut lavender flower is placed in a vat, through which steam flows and extracts the pistillate from the flower, which contains the essential oil. The steam-gasoline mixture rises in the swan neck, then cools in the coil. After condensation, it becomes liquid again. The oil rises to the surface, as it is lighter than water.
The essencier is fitted with two taps: the higher one collects theessential oilThe lower one is for removing the distilled water: “hydrolat”.
There are two ways of distilling:

The conventional method: the flowers and stems are crushed and rapidly distilled.
The traditional method: the stems and cut flowers are not crushed, but collected after at least a day’s drying in the fields, and then distilled.
50% of the world’s production of lavandin essential oil is French.

Properties of lavandin grosso

Today, lavandin is mainly used in perfumes and detergents.
It is also used in aromatherapy for its anti-burn, soothing and muscle-relaxing properties.
It is also very effective against lice, moths…

Lavandin is not edible.

A few tips for use

Against lice: 4 drops behind the ears (put some on children’s wrists 24 hours beforehand to prevent an allergic reaction)
Against moths: 3 drops on a cloth in the cupboards.
Against mosquitoes: 5 drops in a diffuser.
You can put a capful in the mop bucket or in the washing powder to replace the fabric softener.
In case of cramps: dilute the oil in a vegetable cream then massage the affected areas.

Deodorant with natural ingredients

Warm water 500ml
Spray bottle
1 tablespoon baking soda
20 drops lavandin

Preparation:

Put the water, baking soda and essential oil in a bottle and shake to mix the ingredients.

This blend is excellent for eliminating unpleasant odors, disinfecting and purifying the atmosphere. Baking soda is renowned for its antibacterial, antiseptic properties and its ability to neutralize odors.

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Our main activity is the growing of lavender and lavandin, a family history with us for four generations. For years we have been pioneers in organic farming and recognised for the high quality of our work.

It was during a family meal in 2015 that the idea of distributing our products directly came to us. Until then, we had been selling our produce to wholesalers or agricultural cooperatives.

So it was on this impetus that myself, Samuel (22) and my partner Emma (20) decided to devote ourselves to this crop full-time, leaving the production side to my father so that everyone had all the space they needed to best develop their part of the business.

Our main activity is the growing of lavender and lavandin, a family history with us for four generations. For years we have been pioneers in organic farming and recognised for the high quality of our work.

It was during a family meal in 2015 that the idea of distributing our products directly came to us. Until then, we had been selling our produce to wholesalers or agricultural cooperatives.

So it was on this impetus that myself, Samuel (22) and my partner Emma (20) decided to devote ourselves to this crop full-time, leaving the production side to my father so that everyone had all the space they needed to best develop their part of the business.