Broom Spanish Absolute
Broom is an attractive, evergreen shrub, it has bright green, almost leafless stems; erect green branches from which oval leaflets grow, with bright yellow pea-like flowers, much favored by butterflies, blooms in April to June. The height ranges from 3-10 feet and can be trimmed back after flowering for a more compact shape. Native to southern Europe, especially southern Spain and southern France; cultivated mainly in Spain, France, Italy and the USA (as a garden shrub). The absolute is produced in southern France and Spain.
| Botanical Name: | Spartium junceum L. |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Synonyms: | Spartianthus junceus, Genista hispanica, Spartium americanum genista, weavers broom, broom, genet |
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| Parts Used: | Dried Flowers |
| Extraction Method: | Solvent extraction |
| Appearance: | Dark brown liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Sweet, floral, hay-like |
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| Consistancy: | Thick |
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| Historical Uses: | Some use historically for cardiac dropsy, tachycardia and profuse menstruation. |
| Modern Uses: | Used in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes. Also used as a flavouring for alcoholic drinks and preserves. |
| Cautions: | Oral toxin. |
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