A. Essential Oils
1.
Anthopogon Oil
Common Name:
Botanical Name:
Anthopogon Oil
Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don.
Geographic origin of the plant:
Method of growing:
Western Nepal
Wild
Introduction / Varity of plant /
Method of extraction / Distilled
organ:
Anthopogon oil is obtained by steam distillation
of the aerial part of Rhododendron anthopogon
D. Don.
1. Organoleptic Properties
Appearance
Color
Aroma
Fluid liquid.
Pale yellow
Sweet-herbal, faintly balsamic
2. Physico-chemical Properties
Specific gravity
Optical rotation
Refractive index
Acid number
Ester number
Ester number after
acetylation
Solubility
0.8630 to 0.8804 at 15º C
[-] 10.05º to [-] 32.9º at 15º C
1.4785 to 1.4881 at 15º C
1.54 to 4.06
5.40 to 25.92
8.23 to 45.78
Due to altitudinal and regional variation some oils are
soluble in 95% alcohol and some are not
3. Uses
Medicinal: Aromatic, Stimulant, administered as an errhine to produce sneezing.
Oil: In perfumery and aromatherapy.
2. Artemisia Oil
Common Name:
Botanical Name:
Artemisia Oil ( Armoise Oil )
Artemisia vulgaris L.
Geographic origin of the plant:
Method of growing:
Western Nepal
Wild
Introduction / Varity of plant /
Method of extraction / Distilled
organ:
The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation
of the aerial part of Artemisia vulgaris L.
1. Organoleptic Properties
Appearance
Color
Aroma
Fluid liquid.
Pale yellow or slightly greenish.
Powerful, fresh-camphoraceous, somewhat green & bittersweet.
2. Physico-chemical Properties
Specific gravity
Optical rotation
Refractive index
Acid number
Ester number
Ester number after
acetylation
Solubility
0.8786 to 0.9265 at 25º C
[-] 13.25º to [-] 29.35º at 25º C
1.350 to 1.49 at 25º C
2.49 to 6.5
25.05 to 55
65 to 90
Insoluble in alcohol
3. Uses
(a) In perfumes and as a flavoring agent
3. Jatamansi( Spikenard) Oil
Common Name:
Botanical Name:
Jatamansi Oil (Spikenard Oil)
Nardostachys jatamansi D. C.
Geographic origin of the plant:
Method of growing:
Central Nepal
Wild
Introduction / Varity of plant /
Method of extraction / Distilled
organ:
Jatamansi oil is obtained by steam distillation of
dried rhizomes of Nardostachys jatamansi D. C.
1. Organoleptic Properties
Appearance
Color
Aroma
Fluid to slightly viscous liquid.
Varies from amber to deep blue or greenish blue.
Heavy, sweet-woody and spicy-animal odor.
2. Physico-chemical Properties
Specific gravity
Refractive index
Acid number
Ester number
0.9300 to 0.9587 at 25º C
1.5055 to 1.5458 at 25º C
1.5 to 8
6 to 45
Ester number after
acetylation
Solubility
40 to 65
Soluble in 0.4 to 1.5 vol. of 90% alcohol
3. Uses
(a) In perfumery such as oriental bases, heavy florals, fougeres, woody bases, animal
ambre types, etc; in flavors as a modifier for valerian, hop, ginger, calamus,
cardamom, etc.
Synonyms : NARDOSTACHYS JATAMANSI ROOT OIL; NARD ROOT OIL;
SPIKENARD OIL (NARDOSTACHYS JATAMANSI); INDIAN VALERIAN ROOT
OIL FALSE (NARDOSTACHYS JATAMANSI);
Odor Description : Sweet Woody Spicy Animal Valerian Ginger Cardamom
Appearence : Amner Liquid
NAFTA H. # : 3301.29.6000
FEMA # : 0
Blends Well With : Tonka; Violet; Vetiver; Pine Needle; Patchouli;
Some Perfumery Uses : Fern; Woody Bases; Animal; Oriental Bases; Floral;
Description : Also known as false Indian Valerian Root Oil. Spikenard Oil is derived
from the roots of Nardostachys Jatamansi. The plant grows wild and is occasionally
cultivated in India, China and Japan. The dried roots are steam distilled in India or in
Europe or the U.S.A. Spikenard Oil is a pale yellow to amber liquid with a heavy, sweet
woody and spicy animal odor, reminiscent of valerian, ginger, cardamom and Atlas
cedarwood oils.
4.
Juniper Oil
Scientific name Juniperus indica Bertol.
Family
Cupressaceae
Distribution
Temperate and alpine Himalayas from 2200-4000 m.
The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the dried leaves and berries of Juniperus
indica Bertol.
1. Organoleptic Properties:
Appearance
Fluid liquid
Color
Colorless to light yellow liquid
Aroma
Rich-balsamic, woody-sweet and pine-needle like odor
2. Physico-chemical Properties:
Specific gravity
0.85016 to 0.8731 at 12o- 28o C.
Optical rotation
(+) 11.9o to (+) 25.85o, (-) 27.95o to
(-) 44o at 12o- 28o C.
Refractive index
1.478 to 1.4899 12o- 28o C.
Acid number
0.805 to 2.63
Ester number
3.06 to 13.55
Solubility
Insoluble in alcohol
3. Use:
Medicinal use: (Dried fruit, leafy branches) -Antiseptic; diuretic; stimulant; carminative;
rubefacient.
5.
Wintergreen Oil
Common Name:
Botanical Name:
Wintergreen Oil (Oil of Gaultheria)
Gaultheria fragrantissima Wall
Geographic origin of the plant:
Method of growing:
Western Nepal
Wild
Introduction / Varity of plant /
Method of extraction / Distilled
organ:
It is obtained by distillation of the leaves of
Gaultheria fragrantissima Wall
1. Organoleptic Properties
Appearance
Color
Aroma
Fluid liquid.
Pale yellow or yellowish or pinkish.
Strongly aromatic with a sweet characteristic odor,
displaying a peculiar creamy-fruity topnote and a sweetwoody dryout.
2. Physico-chemical Properties
Specific gravity
Optical rotation
Refractive index
Acid number
Ester number
Ester number after
acetylation
Solubility
1.1735 to 1. 1 855 at 25º C.
[-] 0.3º to [-] 10.5º at 25º C
1.537 to 1.5405 at 25º C
10 to 25
335 to 365
88.8 to 98% (calculated as Methyl Salicylate)
Soluble in 2.0 to 3.5 volumes of 80% alcohol
3. Uses
(a) As a flavoring agent in the confectionery industry and in the manufacture of soft
drinks; it is also used in the pharmaceutical and perfumery industry.
(b) Medicinal & Aromatherapy use: Antiseptic, a diuretic, stimulant, emenagogue
and anti- rheumatic. It is very useful in many rheumatic conditions, for gout and
stiffness due to old age. It also revitalizes and gives energy following muscular pains,
particularly good for athletes for instance.
Synonyms : GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS L. OIL CHINA; WINTERGREEN OIL
(GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS) CHINA; SQUAW VINE OIL (GAULTHERIA
PROCUMBENS) CHINA; PARTRIDGE VINE OIL (GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS)
CHINA; CHECKERBERRY OIL (GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS) CHINA;
Odor Description : Fresh Sweet Wintergreen
Appearence : Pale Yellow To Reddish Brown Liquid
NAFTA H. # : 3301.29.6000
CAS. # : 68917-75-9
G.C. : 99.29% Methyl Salicylate By Gc
Specific Gravity : 1.17618 - 1.18200 @ 25.00 C 9.787 - 9.835 Pounds Per Gallon
Actual S.G. : 1.18030 @ 25.00 C 9.821 Pounds Per Gallon
Refractive Index : 1.52900 - 1.54100 @ 20.00 C
Actual R.I. : 1.53590 @ 20.00 C
Melting Point : N/A
Boiling Point : N/A
Blends Well With : ;
Soluble in : Paraffin Oil;
Insoluble in : Water Slightly;
Some Perfumery Uses : Hay New Mown Hay;
Description : Methyl salicylate makes up more than 95% of the water distillable oil. The
plant is a native of Central Nepal, and grows wild. Wintergreen Oil is a pale yellow liquid
with an intensely sweet odor.
6.
Zanthoxylumn Oil
Common Name:
Botanical Name:
Zanthoxylum Oil
Zanthoxylum armatum D. C.
Geographic origin of the plant:
Method of growing:
Western Nepal
Wild
Introduction / Varity of plant /
Method of extraction / Distilled
organ:
The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation
of the dried fruits of Xanthoxylum armatum D.
C.
1. Organoleptic Properties
Appearance
Color
Aroma
Fluid liquid.
Light yellow.
Refreshing, pleasant, spicy.
2. Physico-chemical Properties
Specific gravity
0.8150 to 0.9051 at 25º C
Optical rotation
Refractive index
Acid number
Ester number
Ester number after
acetylation
Solubility
Linalool content
[+] 5º to [+] 10.5º at 25º C
1.4674 to 1.4815 at 25º C
0.5 to 5
35 to 65
110 to 150
Soluble in 0.8 to 1.5 volumes of 90% alcohol.
55 to 75%
3. Uses
(a) Being rich in linalool, and also containing limonene, methyl cinnamate and
cineole, it is used in the fragrance and flavor industry
(b) Medicinal & Aromatherapy use: Anti-infectious, sedative, arthritis, cholera,
toothache
Synonyms : XANTHOXYLUM ALATUM OIL;
Odor Description : Warm Woody Green Peppery Spicy Cubeb Guaiacwood
Appearence : Pale Yellow Liquid
NAFTA H. # : 3301.29.6000
Blends Well With : Lily; Bois De Rose; Geranium; Clove Bud; Violet;
Some Perfumery Uses : Woody Spice;
Description : Xanthoxylum Alatum which grows wild in Nepal. The essential oil is a
pale yellow to olive yellow liquid of a warm woody, green peppery and spicy odor.
All the above oils are packed in epoxy coated aluminum container of 1
Kg, 2 Kg, 5 Kg, 10 Kg, 25 Kg, 50 Kg and 100 Kg capacities..