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Amyris Essential Oil
Commonly referred to as West Indian Sandalwood oil or West Indian Rosewood, although there is no relationship, the Botanical origin of the tree yielding this oil remained obscure until 1886. The main area of origin today is northern South America, Central America and the West Indies where the oil is obtained by steam distillation from broken up wood & branches. Distillation takes place mainly in Haiti and in Dominican Republic. Occasionally the wood is exported to Europe and/or the USA for distillation.
The locals call it ‘candle wood’ because of its high oil content; it burns like a candle. It is used as a torch by fishermen and traders. It also makes excellent furniture wood.
Amyris essential oil is a viscous liquid pale yellow to brownish yellow, slightly oily-sweet, balsamic faintly woody odour. Its very low cost has made it a popular essential oil for fragrance and fixative for soap perfumes and othe low cost fragrances. In recent years, amyris oil has been used for the official and conventional cutting of Haiti Vetiver Oil. The rule is that 5% amyris oil is added to all locally produced vetiver oils before these are exported from Haiti. The production of this oil has dropped with the passing of time due to adverse climatic conditions in Haiti.
| Adulteration: | Amyris oil has become subject to extensive adulteration, particularily in the sense that certain fractions are sold separately, while other fractions are cut with cedarwood virginia oil or copaiba balsam. |
| GRAS Status: | Regulated GRAS status 172.510 |
Properties, Indications
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Properties: Heart tonic and lymphatic and veinous decongestant (1)
Indicated for: Hemorrhoids and heart fatigue (1)
Uses: Mainly used as a perfume fixative and faux sandalwood in soaps and lotions. (1)
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| Perfumery Uses: | Extensively used as a mild blender in perfumes and in soap fragrances. |
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