Abstract:The wide variety of aromatic plants and their use represent great economic value worldwide, due to the numerous therapeutic properties available. The Lavandula genus stands out in the world economy, mainly due to the production of essential oil, which can be extracted from its leaves or flowers, being widely used in the cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical industries. However, the therapeutic properties of this essential oil can be impaired due to its low aqueous solubility, high volatility and low physical-chemi… Show more
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