Santolina Essential Oil
Native to Europe, An evergreen shrub growing to 0.6m by 1m. It is hardy to zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The scented flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soil. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
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| Botanical Name: | Santolina chamaecyparissus L. |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Synonyms: | Lavandula taemina, Santolina incana Cotton lavender |
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| Parts Used: | Seeds |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation |
| Appearance: | Pale yellow liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Strong acrid herbaceous |
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| Consistancy: | Thin |
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| Historical Uses: | Historically used as an antidote to poisons and to expel worms, also used as an insect repellant, and to treat warts, scabs and insect bites. |
| Modern Uses: | None known |
| Cautions: | Oral toxin |
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