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TAGETES

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Botanical Name: Tagetes minuta

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Flowers

Color: Gold

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Fresh, sweet, floral

Tagetes Oil Uses: Corns, warts

 

TANGERINE

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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

 

TANSEY, BLUE

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Botanical Name: Tanacetum annuum

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Flowers

Color: Blue

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Sweet, fruity

Blue Tansy Oil Uses: Anti-inflammatory, anti-allergen, anti-fungal

 

TEA TREE, COMMON

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Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: fresh, woody

Tea Tree Oil Uses: Acne, cold sores, colds, insect bites, ringworm, sores

 

TEA TREE, LEMON

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Botanical Name: Leptospermum petersonii

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Clear with a Tinge of Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Lemony

 

TEA TREE, NEW ZEALAND

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Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Clear

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Woody

Manuka Oil Uses: Acne, cold sores, cuts, ringworm

 

THYME

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Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris / Thymus zygis

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Fresh, herbaceous

Thyme Oil Uses: Arthritis, dermatitis, poor circulation

 

TOBACCO ABSOLUTE

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Botanical Name: Nicotania tabacum

Common Method of Extraction: Solvent

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Deep Brown

Consistency: Medium – Thick

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: earthy, tobacco-like

Tobacco Oil Uses: Perfumery

 

TUBEROSE ABSOLUTE

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Botanical Name: Polianthes tuberosa

Common Method of Extraction: Solvent

Part Typically Used: Flowers

Color: Deep Orange

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: sweet, floral

Tuberose Absolute Uses: perfumery

 

TULSI

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Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum gratissimum / Ociumum tenuiflorum

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, Flowers/Buds

Color: Pale Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Strong, spicy

Holy Basil Uses: Limited documentation

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