Botonical Name | : | Allium Sativum | |
CAS # | : | 8000-78-0 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow to red orange liquid with Pungent garlic odor | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils, Insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 1.039 to 1.1180 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -2° to +2° | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.559 – 1.579 @ 25°C | |
Flash Point | : | 47 °C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Bulb | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
The Garlic is a bulb that grows 12-16 inches tall. Each bulb has somewhere around 5-15 cloves depending on the variety. The cloves of the Garlic bulb are processed to extract the oilCONSTITUENTS:
DAS (57%), allylmethyl (37%), and dimethyl (6%) mono- to hexasulfides.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A top note of strong aroma, Garlic Essential Oil has a very strong and pungent aroma of garlic. It is not generally used in perfumery.BLENDS WITH:
Creamcheese and sour cream for vegetable dips.COMMON NAMES:
Allium sativum.USES:
Garlic Essential Oil is reputed to have antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-hypertensive properties and can be used to prevent infections and to treat colds, bronchitis and flu symptoms. It is also believed to be a powerful detoxifier and is regarded to rejuvenate the body and relieve tiredness.