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Citronella OilChinaCymbopogon winterianus

Citronella Oil
Citronella oil is extracted from a grass (Cymbopogon winteranus) native to Sri Lanka, Java (Indonesia) and China. The species Cymbopogon winteranus is used for the production of citronella oil by steam distillation. Citronella is commonly used in soaps, candles, perfumes and other products in the cosmetic industry. It is also a plant based, non-toxic insect repellant, registered for this use ...

Vetiver OilIndonesiaVetiveria zizanioides

Vetiver Oil
Vetiver oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried roots of vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides). Vetiver can grow up to 1.5 metres high and wide. The stems are tall and the leaves are long, thin, and rather rigid; the flowers are brownish-purple. Somewhat uniquely, vetiver has deep and well-matted roots which can grow anything up 4 metres in depth. Originating in India, vetiver is widely ...

Clary Sage OilChinaSalvia sclarea

Clary Sage Oil
Obtained from the flowering stems of Salvia sclarea L. clary sage is a biennial or perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm in height, much smaller than the same species growing in France and Russia. Historically China was the world’s largest producer of clary sage oil. However production declined after 2010 as oil prices became too low and farmers opted to grow other more profitable products. ...

Petitgrain Mandarin OilNorth AfricaCitrus reticulata

Petitgrain Mandarin Oil
Petitgrain mandarin provides a truly unique aromatic experience. This essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs of Citrus reticulata. Also the fruit produces mandarin essential oil in its varying forms. This is an exceptional petitgrain and may be more calming. It provides a very beautiful yellow colour with a sweet, green leafy, fruity odour. It contains a ...

Mace OilIndonesiaMyristica fragrans

Mace Oil
The nutmeg tree, Myristica fragrans is indigenous to the Moluccas, Indonesia. The fruit contains a nut, which is covered by a hard shell. A red coloured webbing/aril (this is mace) covers the shell. Once ripe the fruit will open revealing the mace and will fall to the ground to be collected or it can be picked just before falling. The mace will be carefully removed, dried, then processed by ...

Cajeput OilIndonesiaMelaleuca cajuputi

Cajeput Oil
Indonesia is one of the largest producers of cajeput oil and is also the largest consumers. Produced by steam distillation from the leaves of the Myrtaceous tree, it also goes by the botanical name Melaleuca leucadendra. It can be found close to shorelines on the island of Pulau Buru in Maluku and in some parts of Central Java. Primarily used in massage oils, it is also used for its remedial ...