Essential Oils & Absolutes : Rare and Exotic Section : Rare & Exotic Section 50ml

Ambrette Seed Abelmoschus moschatus is a  Hibiscus and  is also known as 'Mischief Flower'.It is derived from the seeds of the muskmallow plant and is indigenous to India. Ambrette Seed or Musk Ambrette is used by the natural perfumer as a substitute for animal derived musk oil. Ambrette seed oil has been used in Chinese medicine for treatment of headaches, and the seeds have been used in Egypt for breath fresheners.

Ambrette Seed's common name in India is Musk Dana or Musk Seed as the odour bears some similarity to animal musk. Its tenacity is legendary. Even a small amount can have an exalting effect in a composition, while giving it a unique smoothness, richness.

blends well with :Amyris, bergamot, carrot seed, cedarwoods, cognac, costus, frankincense, galbanum, guaiacwood, gurgun balsam, juniper berry, lavender, mandarin, mimosa, myrrh, orange, patchouli, peppermint, spruce

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Botanical Name: Matricaria recutita

Plant Part: Flower Heads
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Country of Origin: Germany

Description: The Chamomile German is an annual, reaching up to 60cm in height. From May to August it flowers, sporting top-heavy flower heads with a fragrance similar to apples.

Colour: Deep blue

Common Uses: Abscesses, allergies, arthritis, boils, colic, cuts, cystitis, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, hair, headache, inflamed skin, insect bites, insomnia, nausea, neuralgia, PMS, rheumatism, sores, sprains, strains, stress, wounds. The therapeutic properties of Chamomile German oil include: analgesic, anti-spasmodic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, digestive, hepatic and vulnerary. German Chamomile contains Azulene, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. This blue crystal is not actually present in the plant, but forms in the oil and only a small quantity is needed. The quality is generally graded by the azulene content and good quality oil should contain between 4.5 – 5%. It is this azulene that gives it a deep blue color.

Consistency: Medium

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Bergamot, Clary sage, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Tea tree, Grapefruit, Rose, Lemon and Ylang Ylang.

Aromatic Scent:The chamomile German essential oil has a sweet, straw-like fragrance.

History:Derived from the Greek word meaning 'ground apple' and the Latin word 'nobilis', referring to a noble flower, it certainly is a plant of many uses. To the Egyptians it was a herb dedicated to the sun to cure fevers and to the moon for its cooling ability.

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Botanical Name: Backhousia anisata
Plant Part: Leaves & flowers
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: Australia


Description: This stunning rainforest tree is both highly ornamental and a very desirable for its bushfood characteristics. It is quite rare in the wild, native to a few areas of N-E NSW however its popularity within the bushfood and horticultural industries promises its security within our flora environment.


The tree can reach up to 45m in a rainforest environment but most often reaches 8-10 m as a small to medium tree in open garden situations and is usually harvested as a hedge to 2-3 m in bushfood plantations. The plant has a dense cover of fine lush green foliage throughout the year with white scented flowers in the spring

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French Marigold

Botanical Name: Tagetes Patula

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