Hyacinth, Absolute & Precious Oil in a 5ml Amber Glass Dropper Bottle . (This substance is a high grade perfumery material rather than aromatherapy material).
| Species: |
Origin: |
Extraction Process |
| Hyacinthus orientalis |
France |
Solvent extraction |
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| Extraction Description |
Scent Description |
| Obtained by solvent extraction from the flowers. |
Has a sweet, green, floral fragrance with soft floral undertones. |
General Description
Hyacinth Absolute. Blends well with Narcissus, Violet, Ylang Ylang, Styrax, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Oriental type bases.
Refreshing and invigorating . May be useful in self-hypnosis techniques and in developing the creative right-hand side of the brain, (when vapourised).
Used in high class perfumery especially oriental and floral perfumes.
Historical Background
The Greeks described the fragrance as being refreshing and invigorating to a tired mind.
Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.
What other people think
The wild bluebell bulbs are poisonous; however, the white juice used to be employed as a substitute for starch or glue. The roots dried and powdered are balsamic having some styptic properties that have not fully been investigated. - an excerpt from Complete Essential Oils by Julia Lawless. (book as now been discontinued).
