Sunday, February 24, 2013

Tuberose




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    Benefits  
 
The oil from this flower is mainly used as relaxant to brain and muscles. It is also effective in treating insomnia and increases blood circulation in body. Many times used in perfumes for its rich floral fragrance.

   Instructions for Use


Tuberose is mainly used as perfumery agent, deodorant and in aromatherapy.

History and Additional Information


Tuberose oil is the most precious type and is extracted from flowers of the plant. It is procured from the North American regions where the perennial plants are cultivated for its flowers. In order to extract the oil from flowers, the petals are infused in palm oil which is then separated from the tuberose essence using evaporation. The extraction is mainly done using petals of the flowers to give a natural fragrance.

·        Details


Latin/Botanical Name:  Polianthes tuberosa
Other Names: Mexican tuberose, tuberose essential oil
Family: Asparagaceae
Part of Plant Used: Flower petals
Place of Origin: South America

·        Characteristics


Odor/Fragrance: sweet, sensuous, rich and little spicy
Color: clear
Aroma Strength: strong
Consistency: Liquid
Note: Middle to top
Blending Suggestions: the tuberose essential oil could be blended with carnation oil, jasmine oil, neroli oil, rose otto, violet, ylang ylang and peru balsam.

·         Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil


This oil should not be taken internally as it is solely used for topical application or inhalation. Do not apply over sensitive areas such as eyes or others. Consult physicians or therapists for use on pregnant or lactating women.

Star Anise Essential Oil

 
Star Anise Essential Oil benefits and uses

Star Anise Essential Oil has Anti-spasmodic and having estrogen qualities. It can be used in menopause to easiness symptoms and particularly for problems with hot flashes etc. It can relieve symptoms of flatulence, and burping. It is very good for Post Traumatic Syndrome to produce better results.

Instructions for Use

Star Anise oil can be used to wash the skin when diluted with carrier oil, inhaled, massaged into the body, breathed through a mist spray, or steam inhalation etc.

History and Additional Information

Star Anise plant has been used in Chinese drug and foods for flavoring through the ages.  Anise is an eight pointed star. It is frequently used in magic and is known to increase spiritual awareness and is able to still the mental mind. Star Anise along with other ingredients cassia, cloves, fennel etc components are mixed to make up the well known Chinese five spices. Star Anise is an evergreen tree which grows to around almost thirty feet high; the star shaped fruit is perfumed but not as strong as anise seed.

Details

Latin/Botanical Name: Illicium verum
Other Names: Chinese star anise, bajiao
Family: Illiciaceae
Part of Plant Used: Seed
Place of Origin: Asia

Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: Herbaceous scent.
Color: Clear to light yellow.
Aroma Strength: Medium.
Consistency: Thin.

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

You may well diluted this essential oil is safe to use on the skin. It is said to have possible carcinogenic properties, so should be used carefully.