Tuberose Absolute

Polianthes tuberose is a native plant of Mexico. It is a night blooming plant. Commonly known as tuberose, this plant in Greek means 'many flowers'. This perennial plant grows up to the length of 45 cm. It produces cluster of fragrant waxy white flowers. The leaves are long and bright green in color huddled at the base of the plant. Tuberose is also cultivated in France, Morocco, India as well as Egypt.

Oil

Tuberose oil is mainly spicy and heavy with sweet fragrance to its credit. It is honey-like and has narcotic undertones. It is golden orange in color and is almost solid at room temperature. It blends well with warm water. This oil blends nicely with carnation, jasmine, peru balsam, rose otto, Ylang Ylang, gardenia, violet, etc.

Extraction

The extraction process of Tuberose oil is also similar to other natural oil. It is extracted through solvent extraction process. There is another alternative method of extraction and that is Enfleurage, the ancient way of extraction using palm oil & organic cane sugar alcohol. Often the extraction process involves a chemical process that makes it cheaper.

Chemical Composition

Tuberose oil comprises of methyl benzoate, menthyl anthanilate, nerol, farnesol, benzyl butyric acid eugenol and geranoil.

USES

Medicinal use:- Tuberose oil is good for sedating inflammation that particularly pertains to nervous and respiratory system. However, it is essential to use tuberose oil in proper dilution. This also helps cure erectile dysfunction and impotency. It helps increase the circulation of blood.

Cosmetic use:- Tuberose oil is ideal for deodorant. It is ideal for humid areas as it helps remove body odor.

Therapeutic use:-This oil extracted from tuberose helps release tension and warms organs of the body. It helps relax mind and body at the same time. It behaves as an aphrodisiac and creates an air of love around with its strong floral aroma.