Orris Essential Oil
Orris Root Essential Oil. The root is a source of Orris powder which has the scent of violets. It is obtained by grinding up the dried root. It is much used as a fixative in perfumery and pot-pourri, as an ingredient of toothpastes, breath fresheners etc and as a food flavouring. The root can take several years of drying to fully develop its fragrance, when fresh it has an acrid flavour and almost no smell. An essential oil is obtained from the fresh root, this has the same uses as the root. The juice of the root is sometimes used as a cosmetic and also for the removal of freckles from the skin. A black dye is obtained from the root. A blue dye is obtained from the flowers.
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| Botanical Name: | Iris pallida Lam. |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Synonyms: | &Orris root, iris, flag iris, pale iris |
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| Parts Used: | Root, peeled, washed and pulverised, dried and stored for 3 years |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation. |
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| Aroma Description: | Woody, violet like |
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| Consistancy: | Thick to solid at room temperatures |
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| Historical Uses: | Highly prized in ancient Greece and Rome for perfumery. |
| Modern Uses: | Used in moderation in modern perfumery and soap and cosmetics. |
| Cautions: | Possible skin irritant or allergic reactions. |
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