Potencialização da produção de óleo de lavanda por meio de práticas de pré-tratamento

Abstract

The research focused on enhancing the production of essential oil from Lavandula dentata L. through pre-treatment practices, emphasizing the need to refine production methods for optimizing yields. The objectives include identifying effective pre-treatment techniques and evaluating their impact on oil production. The methodology employs various pre-treatment approaches, such as controlled drying and grinding to increase the contact area with the solvent, followed by an analysis of the results. The steam distillation method, provided by the Dutch Lavender Farm "Het Dorp Vilarejo,"was also applied. Results indicated that pre-treatment practices positively influenced the quantity of lavender oil produced. The discussion explores the implications of these findings, highlighting the potential of pre-treatment practices to enhance lavender essential oil production, contributing to increased yields in industrial sectors employing the steam distillation extraction process.