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Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Cabreuva Wood Essential Oil Myrocarpus frondosus For perfume, aromatherapy and skin care
Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Cabreuva Wood Essential Oil Myrocarpus frondosus For perfume, aromatherapy and skin care
Brazilian wood essential oil with a soft, dry and floral-woody profile
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Product Overview
Cabreuva is a steam-distilled wood essential oil from Myrocarpus frondosus, a member of the Fabaceae family.
The yellowish, semi-viscous material has a soft and enveloping woody aroma with gentle sweetness and a dry floral undertone.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Myrocarpus frondosus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Common names: Cabreuva Wood, Yvyra Paye, Kaburé-Iwa, Owl Tree, Cabure, Pau Balsamo
- Material: Essential oil
- Plant part: Wood
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin: Brazil
- Appearance: Yellowish; semi-viscous
- Perfume note: Base; fixative
Aromatic Profile
Soft and sweetly woody, with a dry body and a restrained floral undertone.
- Character: Woody, sweet, dry and softly floral
- Note: Base and fixative
- Suggested pairings: Citrus, jasmine, lavender, rose, labdanum, balsams, vetiver, myrrh and ylang ylang
Formulation & Usage
Formulation guidance
- Warm gently only if needed to improve handling; avoid unnecessary heat and prolonged air exposure.
Applications
- Fine fragrance: As a soft woody base note and fixative.
- Floral accords: To add warmth, body and persistence beneath floral materials.
- Aromatic blends: For grounding woody and balsamic compositions.
Safety
- Do not ingest or apply undiluted to the skin.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Patch test the finished formulation before wider topical use.
- Store tightly closed, cool and protected from light.
- Seek qualified professional guidance for pregnancy, children, older adults, medical conditions or medication use.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.