Botanical Name: Hydicum spicatum Plant Part: Leaves & Flowers Extraction Method: Steam Distillation Origin: India Description: The Hydacheim Plant grows to up to 3 feet tall (1 Meter). The leaves are 16 inches long by 4 inches wide. 8 inch long loose terminal flower spikes have individual flowers that are yellow with reddish stamens. Color: Clear brown liquid Common Uses: Carminative, stimulant, tonic, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiasthmatic. Consistency: Light Note: Middle Strength of Aroma: The aroma is a blend of warm woody notes with a soft hint of spice, and a touch of soft floral. Blends well with: lavender, geranium, clary sage, cajeput, cassia, cedarwood Aromatic Scent: The essential oil is used in perfumery but also has antibiotic properties and there is increased interest in the medicinal properties of the species. History: Traditionally, an extraction of the root is used in ayurdevic medicine as an anti-nausea agent. Research indicates that the oil has a slightly tranquilizing action, as well. Cautions: Generally non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Use well diluted.
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Submited By: Kassia from Grand Junction, Colorado on 03/28/2008 Rating:
The smell was surprising to me when I read it was used in perfumery. It's more camphorous than I expected, and the overall scent is strange. I could imagine it as a nice base note in scent blends.
Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 05/10/2007 Rating:
Very pleased I decided to order this oil.
One of my new favorites!
Out of the thirty some oils I ordered this time around this is number 3 out of my top five picks!
At first spicy and woodsy but then the undertone of a camphorous aroma comes through.
Very different.
Submited By: Valerie from Cornelius, Oregon on 05/04/2007 Rating:
I mix the hydachiem into a massage blend for my husband. Its anti inflammatory qualities are supreme.
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Botanical Name: Hydicum spicatum 
