PEROVSKIA
Perovskia angustifolia
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Description of the species:
Perennial up to 120sm hights
Used part of the plant:
Inflorescence
Natural area:
Central Asia: mountain part, Tien Shan, Pamiro-Alay.
Conditions of growth:
Stony slopes, shingle dry river beds, in juniper grooves up to upper- mountain zone
Period of collection:
June - July
Collection method:
Manual; transportation to production site within 3-12 hours.
Material processing:
Steam distillation for receiving ether oil
Storage:
Dry clean space.
Components specification:
Alpha-pinene, 1,8-cineol, camphor, camphene, β-pinene, sabinene, β-myrcene, α-terpinene, γ-terpinene, β-phellandrene, n-cymene, β-thuione, linalool, ~-3-carene, limonene, ledol, bornyl acetate, caryophyllene oxide, u-humulene, humulene epoxide, caryophylladienol
Major components:
Alpha-pinene (to 15%), 1,8-cineol (to 30%).
Features of the oil:
Antibacterial, epithelizing, antiseptic, calming, vulnerary
Indications:
Skin diseases, itchiness
Possible usage:
Сosmetic masks, creams, lotions, medical soap, air disinfection and others
Fragrance:
Acrid, powerful, pungent
Literature:
«Plant resources of the USSR» v.6, St-Petersburg, 1996
