Botonical Name | : | Dipterocarpus Turbinatus Balsam | |
CAS # | : | 8030-55-5 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | pale yellow to amber clear oily liquid with Fresh, nutty scent. | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.9070 - 0.9250 @ 25 ºC | |
Optical Rotation | : | -60º to 0º | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4900- 1.5500 @20 ºC | |
Flash Point | : | 93°C | |
Major Constituents | : | B-caryophyllene, a-gurjunene, B-gurjunene | |
Plant Part Used | : | Gum & Resin | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Gurjun Balsam Oil is derived from the stem, rhizome, fruit, root and seeds of gurjun tree via steam distillation method. Apart from its usage in perfume and cosmetics producing industries, this oil is used to treat a number of health conditions for its high therapeutic properties. CONSTITUENTS:
This oil contains compounds like B-gurjunene, a-gurjunene and B-caryophyllene. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
The dark green glossy small leaves of gurjun tree have oil filled vesicles. BLENDS WITH:
This oil can be mixed with the oils of amyl benzoate and ambrette seed. COMMON NAMES:
This oil is also referred as Gurjun Balsam Oil. USES:
Gurjun Balsam Oil has wide applications in pharmaceutical and perfume making arena. The stimulating properties of this oil enhance blood circulation level and maintain salubrious condition of heart. This oil is a wonderful remedy of skin infections caused by injury, eczema, bedsore and rash caused by prolonged wearing of wet diaper. This scented oil is also used to relieve rheumatic pain.