Botonical Name | : | Pinus Succinifera | |
CAS # | : | N/A | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless to white & a rich and sweet fragrance | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol & oil, insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 1.050 - 1.100 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | (-14°C) to (-19°C) | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.540 – 1.672 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Fossil Resins | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Amber attar has in it a rich and sweet fragrance that is well appreciated for its soothing as well as stimulating aroma. It is produced from fossilized sap of giant prehistoric conifer called Pinus succinefera. Essential oil is obtained by distillation of crude fossil resin and has a rich sweet fragrance that is also soothing & stimulating at same time. The oil is also known to have aphrodisiac properties.CONSTITUENTS:
Carene, pinene, sabinene, limonene.BLENDS WITH:
Major essential oils.USES:
This attar is used as base in perfumes, cosmetics & perfumery products. Further, it is also used in treating ailments like asthma, internal problems and rheumatism. Other than this, it is also used as perfume for chakra anointment as well as in lotions & salves. It is also used to provide protection against negative energies as it has a slightly sweet & gentle fragrance that is soothing to the spirit.