Published in Scientific Bulletin. Series F. Biotechnologies, Vol. XXVII, Issue 1
Written by Ionuț Georgică MARCHIDAN, Mihaela GEICU-CRISTEA, Elisabeta Elena POPA, Gabriela BUTNARIU, Narcisa Elena BĂBEANU
Lavandula spp., commonly known as lavender, is an aromatic and medicinal plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family and includes 47 known species of flowering plants of which we mention Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula stoechas, Lavandula pedunculata, Lavandula dentata, Lavandula multifida, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula viridis, Lavandula lanata, etc., many of them being hybrids or varieties with important economic value for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, perfumery, food and agricultural industries. This paper reviews recent literature regarding the characteristics and properties of Lavandula spp., providing a comprehensive view about the use of lavender essential oils and plant extracts in various industrial fields. Variability is discussed by species, geographic area, plant material and extraction methods.
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