Papyrus Essential Oil / Origin India

Papyrus Essential Oil (Cyperus)

Family - Cyperaceae

Origin - India
Plant Part Used - Rhizome
Extraction Method - Steam Distillation
Appearance -Amber coloured, thin mobile liquid
Solubility - Soluble in fixed oils, Insoluble in water
Main Uses - Perfumery and creating your own blends. Cosmetic use
Note - Middle to Base Notes

The flowering shrub called Indian Papyrus produces delicate and aromatic flowers that belongs to the cyperacaea plant family. The oil from this plant contains alkaloids, sodium, minerals, along with calcium, sodium, and carbonates and the oil is extracted from the rhizome through steam distillation. It is also known as Papyrus Sedge, Paper Reed, Cypriol, Nagarmotha and Nile grass . It is native to Africa also India and forms tall stands of reed-like swamp vegetation in shallow water.
Papyrus sedge has a very long history of use by man, notably by the Ancient Egyptians as it is the source of papyrus paper, one of the first types of paper ever made. The highly buoyant stems can be made into boats. It is now often cultivated as an ornamental plant. In nature, it grows in full sun, in flooded swamps, and on lake margins throughout Africa, Madagascar, and the Mediterranean countries. This rare and hard to find essential oil is a natural product produced from the plant itself and has a unique earthy, woodsy, mossy like scent.

A must have for blenders and perfumers who like to experiment with new and exciting aromas or to create a new nature inspired cosmetic preparation.

Important Information:

• For External Use Only
• Always dilute with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin
• Perform a patch test before use
• Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant or nursing
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness
• Grown on unpolluted sustainable land.

Available in 1ml sample, 5ml, 10ml, 30ml and 50ml sizes

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap.

5ml, 10ml, 30ml and 50ml supplied in glass amber bottles with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

Please note if buying large quantities of this item we advise purchasing a 1ml sample first to ensure that you are happy with the product as we do not refund opened items

Certificate of Analysis on request.

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