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MANDARIN

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Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata

Common Method of Extraction: Cold Press

Part Typically Used: Rind (Peel)

Color: Orange

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: sweet, fruity

Mandarin Oil Uses: Acne, insomnia, scars, stress

 

MANDRAVASAROTRA

93


Botanical Name: Cinnamosma fragrans

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Clear

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: fruity

 

MANUKA

94


Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Clear

Consistency: Medium, Oily

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Woody, earthy

Manuka Oil Uses: Acne, athlete’s foot, colds, insect bites, ringworm, warts
 

MARJORAM

95


Botanical Name: Origanum majorana

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers

Color: Clear Tinge of Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: sweet, woody

Marjoram Oil Uses: bronchitis, coughing, cramps, rheumatism

 

MAY CHANG

96


Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Fruit

Color: Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Medium

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Sharp, lemony

May Chang Oil Uses: Acne, indigestion

 

MELISSA

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Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers

Color: Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top/Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Fresh, lemony

Melissa Oil Uses: depression, insomnia, indigestion, coughing, eczema, fragrance

 

MULLEIN

98


Botanical Name: Verbascum thapsus

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Spicy

Mullein Oil Uses: expectorant, anti-inflammatory

 

MYRRH

99


Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Resin

Color: Yellow

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Warm, earthy

Myrrh Oil Uses: Amenorrhea, halitosis, hemorrhoids, ringworm, toothache

 

MYRRH, SWEET

100


Botanical Name: Commiphora guidottii / Commiphora erythraea

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Gum/Resin

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: woody

Opoponax Oil Uses: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, fragrance

 

MYRTLE

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Botanical Name: Myrtus communis

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top – Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Sweet, floral

Myrtle Oil Uses: Asthma, coughs
 

MYRTLE, LEMON

102


Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: lemony

Lemon Myrtle Oil Uses:immune function, concentration

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