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PALMAROSA

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Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martini

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Fresh, sweet

 

PALO SANTO

 

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Botanical Name: Bursera Graveolens

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Wood

Color: Clear – Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Sweet, woody, citrusy

Palo Santo Oil Uses: spiritual applications, Insect repellent, respiratory ailments

 

PARSLEY

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Botanical Name: Petroselinum sativum

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Seed

Color: Light Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: woody

Parsley Seed Oil Uses: arthritis, cystitis, indigestion, rheumatism

 

PATCHOULI

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Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Brown

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: earthy, woody

Patchouli Oil Uses: Acne, dermatitis, eczema, insect repellent

 

PEPPER, BLACK

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Botanical Name: Piper nigrum

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Peppercorns

Color: Clear

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Crisp

Black Pepper Oil Uses: arthritis, constipation, cramps

 

PEPPER, PINK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Botanical Name: Schinus molle

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Peppercorns

Color: Clear

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Crisp

Pink Pepper Oil Uses: Arthritis, Circulation, Antiviral

 

PEPPERMINT

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Botanical Name: Mentha piperita

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers

Color: Yellow Tinge

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Minty

Peppermint Oil Uses: Asthma, flu, headache, scabies
 

PEPPERMINT, CHOCOLATE

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Botanical Name: Mentha piperita v. chocolat

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers

Color: Clear

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: peppermint aroma

Chocolate Peppermint Oil Uses: Limited documentation

 

PERU BALSAM

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Botanical Name: Myroxylon pereirae

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Balsam

Color: Brown

Consistency: Thick

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Sweet, fresh, earthy

Peru Balsam Oil Uses: Bronchitis, colds, eczema, rashes, stress

 

PETITGRAIN

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Botanical Name: Myroxylon pereirae

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Balsam

Color: Dark Brown

Consistency: Very Thick

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: fresh, earthy

Peru Balsam Oil Uses: Bronchitis, colds, eczema, poor circulation

 

PIMENTO BERRY/LEAF

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Botanical Name: Pimenta officinalis

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Berries

Color: Brown

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: sweet, spicy

Allspice Oil Uses: Arthritis, gastric cramps, indigestion

 

PINE, SCOTCH

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Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Needles

Color: Clear

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: woody, earthy

Scotch Pine Oil Uses: Colds, rheumatism

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