Description

Osmanthus Floral Absolute Oil 

 

Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragrans

Common Name: Sweet Olive, Holy Olive

CAS #: 68917-05-5

Plant Parts Used: Flowers

Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction

Color & Odor: Yellow to brownish colored liquid with sweet- floral, apricot and fig type aroma

 

Description :

 

Osmanthus which is also known as Sweet Olive is a flowering plant of Oleaceae family. The plant can grow from 2 m to 12 m tall and its leaves are opposite, evergreen and toothed.

 

Constituents:

 

Cis- & trans-oxides of Linalol, Gamma-decanolide, Beta ionone etc.

 

Uses & Benefits:

 

• Osmanthus Absolute Oil is antimicrobial, expectorant, detoxifying and stomachic.
• It is used in massage, baths, vaporization, and may be added to base emollients.
• It is an ingredient in high-class perfumery and can also be used to fragrance candles, potpourri and room fresheners.