TUBEROSE OIL (Tuberose Absolute)

	Botanical Name	:	Polianthes tuberosa
	Common Name	:	Polianthes tuberosa l. flower oil, tuberose essential oil
	CAS #	:	8024-05-3, F.E.M.A. : 3084
	Plant Parts Used	:	Flowers
	Extraction Method	:	Solvent extraction
	Color & Odor	:	An amber colored liquid with slightly spicy, heavy, sweet fragrance.

Description :
Tuberose Oil is obtained from perennial plant that has long stems & white, very odorous flowers.

Constituents & Specifications :
Methyl benzoate, menthyl anthranilate, benzyl alcohol, butyric acid eugenol, nerol, farnesol and geraniol.
Specific Gravity : 0.9200 - 0.9800 @ 25 °C
Refractive Index : 1.4800 - 1.5200 @ 20 °C

Properties :
Perfume, aphrodisiac, deodorant, relaxing, sedative, warming, antiseptic

Benefits & Uses :

• Tuberose oil Known by its romantic and sensual names “Night Queen” and “Mistress of the Night”
• Tuberose essential oil behaves as an aphrodisiac and its very strong, intense and intoxicating floral fragrance fills the air and creates an atmosphere of love.
• It also relaxes the mind and relieves tension and has a warming effect on the organs as it increases circulation of blood which in turn helps cure erectile dysfunctions, impotency etc.
• Tuberose Essential Oil is world famous for its use in perfumes and the rich, intense and long lasting floral fragrance is an ideal choice for a deodorant and that is why it is so popular in the countries with hot and humid climate, as they have to deal with sweat and resultant body odor.
• This essential oil is good in sedating inflammations,particularly pertaining to nervous system and the respiratory system. But to have this sedating effect, it should be used in good dilution.