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Bio African Bluegrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Validus)
Bio African Bluegrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Validus)
Steam-distilled African bluegrass oil with a strong, fresh and herbaceous aroma.
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African Bluegrass Essential Oil
Steam-distilled from the leaves of African bluegrass, this light-yellow essential oil has a rich, strong, fresh and herbaceous profile that spans the top and middle of an aromatic composition.
At a Glance
- Extraction: Steam-distilled from leaves
- Aroma: Strong, fresh and herbaceous
- Perfumery role: Top to middle note
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Cymbopogon nardus
- Botanical synonym: Cymbopogon validus
- Family: Poaceae
- Common names: African Bluegrass, Bluegrass
- INCI: Cymbopogon Validus Leaf Oil
- Extraction method: Steam distillation
- Plant part: Leaves
- Perfumery note: Top to middle
- Aroma: Rich, strong, fresh and herbaceous
- Appearance: Light yellow liquid
- Country of origin: South Africa
Aromatic Profile
Rich, strong, fresh and herbaceous.
Blending Direction
- Amyris, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clove
- Coriander, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender
- Lime, Melissa, Mimosa, Oakmoss, Orange, Petitgrain
Formulation & Usage
A fresh, strong and herbaceous aromatic material that works from the top into the middle of a composition.
- Natural perfumery with green, floral, citrus and woody accords
- Diluted aromatherapy and bath formulations
- Fresh herbaceous support in functional aromatic products
Applications
Perfumery & Aromatic Formulation
- Fresh herbaceous and green accords
- Natural perfume concentrates and oil-based fragrances
- Properly diluted bath, foot-care and aromatic body formulations
Blends Well With
Amyris, bergamot, cedarwood, cinnamon, citronella, clove, coriander, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lime, melissa, mimosa, oakmoss, orange, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, violet leaf and ylang-ylang.
Safety
- Powerful essential oil; always dilute before topical use.
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Patch test the finished dilution before use.
- Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Use extreme caution with children and seek qualified professional guidance.
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