Botanical Name: Vanilla planifolia
Plant Part: Flower Extraction Method: Food Grade solvent
Origin: India
Description: Vanilla is a perennial herbaceous climbing vine that can grow up to 25 meters (82 feet) high and takes up to 18 months to produce its first flowers. The small yellow-green orchid blooms for only a few hours before wilting unless it is naturally pollinated by insects - a rare occurrence - or hand- pollinated by workers.
Color: Dark Brown
Common Uses: Vanilla is popular for its aphrodisiac properties. It is a comforting, calming oil that promotes love and peace.
Consistency: Thick, Viscous Resin. It should be heated in a warm water bath in order to liquefy.
Note: Middle to Base Strength of Aroma: Strong Blends well with: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Frankincense or Ylang Ylang.
Aromatic Description: Vanilla is one of the most well known scents. The Absolute oil has a rich, sweet, vanilla odor. ** It is important to note that all absolutes are extremely concentrated by nature. They should not be evaluated in this state unless you are accustomed to the undiluted fragrance. For those trying Absolutes for the first time, we strongly recommend they be evaluated in dilution. Otherwise, the complexity of the fragrance - particularly the rare and exotic notes - become lost.
History: The Totonacs of Veracruz, Mexico are credited as its first cultivators of vanilla bean. In th 1400's The Aztecs showed the Spaniards how vanilla could sweeten their chocolate and perfume their cigars, and the long, dark vanilla beans became part of the Spanish empire's rich colonial trade as early as the middle of the sixteenth century.
Disclaimer: Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Submited By: debra from west haven, Connecticut on 09/21/2009 Rating:
I wanted a true vanilla smell and I finally got it. Fantastic! I advice everyone to buy only vanilla absolute and dilute it with jojoba oil. To me vanilla 10-fold does not have a true vaniila smell. Splurge a little and get the absolute (5ml) and dilute it in jojoba oil. Also New Directions has the best price. Im super happy!
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