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Botanica Gaia Wildcrafted Iary (Arina) Essential Oil | Psiadia Altissima |
Botanica Gaia Wildcrafted Iary (Arina) Essential Oil | Psiadia Altissima |
Madagascan Psiadia altissima essential oil with a dry woody, terpenic, spicy and resinous profile.
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Botanical Name: Psiadia Altissima.
Family Name: Asteraceae.
Common Name: Arina, Dingadingana, Psiada, Iary.
INCI: Psiadia Altissima Flowers Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Flowers, twigs and leaves.
Note: Middlde note.
Odor: Woody, Terpenic, spicy and resinous undertone.
Appearance: Pale to bright yellow.
Country of Origin: Madagascar.
Blends: Bergamot, Boronia, Cassie, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mimosa, Neroli, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme, Verbena, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.
The country of Madagascar is known for its high level of biodiversity and endemism.
The Malagasy people use the crushed leaves of Psiadia altissima to heal wounds. It soothes bronchial infections and relieves damaged, dry, and flaking skin. The aroma of the essential oil resembles that of pine and eucalyptus, but at a much more extreme, dry, and intense level.
Main components:
-Delta Cadinene: 16.50%
-Alpha Terpineol: 12.35%
-Gamma Cadinene: 10.08%
-Alpha Muurolene: 6.95%
-Cadin-4-en-10-ol: 4.32%
-Gamma Muurolene: 3.96%
-Borneol: 3.62%
-Alpha pinene: 3.25%
-Epi-Alpha-Muurolol: 3.17%
-Fenchyl Alcohol: 3.10%
-Epi-Alpha-Cadinol: 2.50%
-Beta Silenene: 2.47%
-Alpha Silenene: 2.42%
-Elemene Beta: 1.85%
-Fenchone: 1.50%
-Alpha Cadinene: 1.40%
-Alpha Terpinyl Acetate: 1.15%
-Limonene: 1.12%
General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Psiadia altissima
- Family: Asteraceae
- Common names: Arina, Dingadingana, Psiada, Iary
- Extraction method: Steam distilled
- Country of origin: Madagascar
- Appearance: Pale to bright yellow
- Perfumery note: Middle
Aromatic Profile
Profile
- Aroma family: Woody, terpenic, spicy and resinous
- Primary impression: Dry and intense
- Nuance: Pine-like and eucalyptus-like sensory direction
- Note position: Middle
- Blending direction: Citrus, conifers, resins, woods, herbs, selected florals and spices
Formulation & Usage
Suitable for diluted aromatic formulations.
Applications
A distinctive Madagascan aromatic raw material for perfume, ambient aroma and carefully assessed cosmetic blends.
Recommended Positioning
- Natural perfumery: Use as a dry, terpenic middle-note accent in forest, resinous, woody or herbal compositions
- Aromatherapy blends: Position by aroma and provenance without medical claims
- Skincare and body care: Use only within a finished-product safety assessment
- Artisan fragrance: Useful where an unusual, intense Madagascan botanical signature is desired
- Claims: Focus on botanical identity, origin, extraction and sensory profile
Safety
- For external use only: Do not ingest; avoid eyes, mucosa and damaged skin
- Sensitive groups: Seek qualified guidance for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, older adults, epilepsy, medical conditions or medication use
- Storage: Keep tightly closed, cool and protected from light, heat and air
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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.